Removing Steering Knuckles

[M240Z]

I'm updating the front suspension the front suspension on my 240z. I was wondering how to get the steering knuckles off my old ball joints so I can put them on my new ones? I tried hammering them off but no luck. 

 

Also do the steering knuckles have seals I should be worried about?

[70 goon]

No seals. Just need to hit them in the right place to "shock" the ball joint loose. Easiest to do while still on the car. You can also use a ball joint separator but they usually wreck the ball joint boot.

[M240Z]

No seals. Just need to hit them in the right place to "shock" the ball joint loose. Easiest to do while still on the car. You can also use a ball joint separator but they usually wreck the ball joint boot.

Damn I took the lca off the car already. I guess I'll keep trying to pound them off.haha

[q-tip]

Do you have the knuckles off of the struts too?

[bananahamuck]

There hundreds of different cheap tools to do that job ,

 

i put pressure on end of joint bolt , hold a something solid against one side of knuckle and rap other side with hammer it usually pops right off / out.

[M240Z]

Yes I have everything out, I'll give that a try tomorrow!