# Front Lower Ball Joint Replacement - 96 Subaru Legacy

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**Created:** [January 14, 2008, 12:12pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/front-lower-ball-joint-replacement-96-subaru-legacy/41818 "2008-01-14T12:12:56Z")\
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**Post date:** [January 14, 2008, 12:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/front-lower-ball-joint-replacement-96-subaru-legacy/41818/4 "2008-01-14T12:37:29Z")

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> [@nitroinsane](#):
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> deoends some are riveted in and require a air hammer others require a ball joint press and some are easy and bolt on

this is true but i THINK the subie ones are pressed.

you don’t NEED an air hammer if it’s riveted. A drill and chisel will dispense with the rivets as well.

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