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The spindle/ball-joint pressure-fit connection is broken with a pickle fork and a large hammer. Leave the connecting nuts on the ball joints by a couple of threads until you split the pieces apart. A couple of sharp whacks will normally separate the joint. Unlike later GM models, the bottom connection is under the lower control arm.
1957 Chevrolet Project Part I: Front End

The spindle/ball-joint pressure-fit connection is broken with a pickle fork and a large hammer. Leave the connecting nuts on the ball joints by a couple of threads until you split the pieces apart. A couple of sharp whacks will normally separate the joint. Unlike later GM models, the bottom connection is under the lower control arm.  View Related Article

 

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