Installing a ball joint with a pinch bolt calls for some extra attention. In this instructive video, Master Technician Dave Cerveny of Garage Gurus shows how to properly install the steering knuckle on the ball joint.
Dave's insider tips will help you line up the steering knuckle on the ball joint. Use this technique next time you're installing a ball joint with a pinch bolt on a customer's vehicle. Count on Garage Gurus to help you get your customer's vehicle repair done right.
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