I went out today to buy a pickle fork. But store was closed because of Remembrance Day.

So I went to a different store. I asked the guy behind the counter where I could find ball joint tools. He said - to Buy or Rent? Their loan-a-tool program was supposed to be closed for Covid. But they were doing it again, so I got a good ball joint separator on loan.

First outer joint popped right off. Inner wouldn't budge. I thought I was going to break the tool. I tried tapping with idler arm hammer, but still no dice. Then got out my small butane torch and applied heat. Eventually released with a bang!

Other side and new tie-rods tomorrow.

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Graham
85 300D,72 350SL, 98 E320, Outback 2.5