Lower arm balljoint replacement. Almost easy.

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Lower arm balljoint replacement. Almost easy.

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I replaced yesterday one of the lower arm balljoints in my ZX. All was going well until I tightened the screw that holds it to the axle.

I kept turning and turning and it would't tighten. Removed the bolt and surprise! the threads of the nut had stripped :x .

Luckily, the bolt was OK but still had the problem of finding a nut. As any good home mechanic, I kept all my used pieces stored for emergencies and there was an uper arm of a Honda I had with a bolt, same diameter but different thread (fine) and same length. So I replaced the complete bolt and everything is in order now.
Oscar Lopez
'94 ZX 2.0 8v petrol (restoration to its former glory on its way after being neglected by stupid Ex)
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