AOW162435

I'm in the middle of replacing both front wheel bearings and woulkd like to remove the hub carriers from the car. The outer ball joint came out fine, but I'm stumped as to how one removes the lower ball joint from the casting. The rear of the hub carrier does not permit access with a regular two-prong puller, and not keen on destroying the ball joint with a fork.

I'm vexed. Please help.


Andreas

deekay911

Could you just remove the lower ball joint from the Track Control Arm, and leave it attached to the hub?

AOW162435

I could, but I still need to separate the joint from the carrier.


Andreas

PorscheDoc

What do you mean the outer ball joint? The tie rod end?

I use a standard 3 prong puller like this on the lower ball joint. Come from the front, it is a tight fit, but it will go.

http://www.amazon.com/OTC-6297-Ball-.../dp/B0015PN010

AOW162435

Doc,
I meant the outer tie rod end.


Andreas

Garth S

I use this type of ball joint press ..... works on all types of suspension links with ball joint ends ..... c heck ebay - there are various styles of this "three finger" press, ranging from $20 up.

AOW162435

Garth,
Always thought I needed one of those and actually ordered one locally today. Should have it tomorrow morning.


Andreas

Arena993

Give it to the BFI. He'll get it off for you.

Mike

AOW162435

D or F?


Andreas

Arena993

F fine Sir

AOW162435

Andreas

MarkD

Arena993

I told you the BFI could get it off. Funny.

Mike

AOW162435

BFI used a BFH. Works every time.


Andreas

Arena993

BFI using the BFH made me ROFLMAO. BTW is the H a hatchet or hammer?

Mike