Holy sh**. I just went out to the garage, ready to tear into the CV boot. The ball joint stud was resting in the pinch hole, but at a wacky angle, just like it had been yesterday. I figured I'd give it one more futile push before tearing into major repairs. I did the same thing I'd done for 4 hours yesterday, only this time, I heard a satisfying <thunk>. I could hardly believe it. The darn thing went together. I laughed. I cried.
Working on this car is an emotional roller coaster.
