Aaron, I think that's just old-school Mercedes over-engineering. I'd love to see the car that actually requires the special tool. IIRC, if you jam a screwdriver into the slot and pry/twist, that should provide enough separation, in the event a BFH didn't work in the first place. Maybe this is a bigger problem in the rust belt.
=) -Dave M. > ------------------------------ > Date: Wed, 28 Dec 2005 17:19:54 -0800 > From: Aaron Lam <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: [MBZ] 124 front control arm removal > > > Hi all, > > The FSM mentions the use of a spreader tool to expand the joint in the > steering knuckle in case it's too tight. Has anyone actually had to > use this tool to r&r the control arms, or will a BFH / prybar do the > job? > > -Aaron
