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Re: Separating ball joint from steering arm

To: "Gerard" <pixelsmith@gerardsgarage.com>, "Spridgets" <spridgets@Autox.Team.Net>
Subject: Re: Separating ball joint from steering arm
Date: Sat, 13 Nov 2004 21:42:52 -0600 reply-type=response with any abuse report
References: <a06110403bdbc2ae38554@[209.209.93.35]>
> What's the best way to accomplish this without damaging anything? All I 
> need to do is replace the dust boots.

 Gerard,
Peter C's technique is to use a BFH to strike the steering arm horizontally 
at the tie rod end. This momentarily deforms the tapered hole and allows the 
tie rod end to drop out magically. It works.
David Lieb
1972 Blue 





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