Dumb question, but are the lateral links and sublink easy to replace? Will I need a pickle fork to break them free?

Just changed the control links and thought I'd replace the other stuff since its going on 18 years original.

 

Yes, you need a pickle fork to get them out.
You can just bang on them (from the threaded stud side) with a hammer, but that will most likely kill the ball joint.
The stud is necked down, just like your tie rod ends up front for the steering.


-Ted

 

I was able to replace mine without without using a fork. A couple light taps with a piece of wood as a spacer and it popped right out.

 

Thanks guys. What about installing them?. Do they just tap in or will I need a special tool? If its like a tie-rod, I never installed one so sorry for the dumb question.

 

If hammering on such a thing always put a nut (not one that you're going to re-use) on the stud before hammering to protect it.

You just push it up into the hole then tighten the nut, it'll pull the stud up into the taper.

 

Good tip about the nut. Thanks for the info