> G Mann wrote: > I've had great success with two hammers, no press. The system > works like this, back off the nut, but leave it on to protect > threads. Place a heavy hammer [2 or 3 lb. works] on back side > of the arm and smartly smack the opposite side with another > hammer that has good mass.
> I learned the method after destroying several pickle forks, > press devices and other such things. Err. I'm pretty sure Max and Loren were talking about getting the ball joint in and out of the steering knuckle, not separating the taper joint on the ball joint from the lower control arm. That is what you are describing, right? A pickle forks is an option for getting the ball joint separated from the control arm. The Harbor Freight press is for the non-taper press fit of the ball joint body into the assembly that has the wheel hub on it. -- Philip _______________________________________ 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
