Clamped in vise per the instructions on job 33-440, I use an appropriately sized impact socket and a 5-lb. sledge. Regular hammer just doesn't do it. I'm in rust-free CA but it's usually quick once it's in the vise.
Dave On Mar 31, 2012, at 8:59 PM, Rich Thomas wrote: > I actually cut them across the top, and the end bits sorta fell out then. I > put a big socket on one end of the inner rubber/metal bit, and pushed that > out with a vise. I am still trying to get the lower BJ undone, tried the hot > wrench and some shims for the pickle fork, still no go. Went at the BJ shaft > with the sawzall but that stuff is REALLY tough, barely made a dent in it. > Tomorrow another tactic will unfold I am sure. > > --R _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com