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The $90 tool that you need to use with a Hydraulic Press is now a $99 tool; in the 1st pic and the other tool in the 2nd pic is over $300. The $99 tool comes with a big punch to drive out the Ball Joint.
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I forgot to add this to my previous Comments.
As far as I know with the exception of Punch to drive out the Ball Joint there is no special tool made for removing the Ball Joint from the Steering Knuckle.
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In the first picture, I see some chinese chicken scratch on the paper. Is that a harbor freight tool? Charlie
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It never rains in Bakersfield, there is so much oil there, nothing can rust . Charlie
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there were three HP ratings on the OM616... 1) Not much power 2) Even less power 3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast. 80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff We are advised to NOT judge ALL Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics, but we are encouraged to judge ALL gun owners by the actions of a few lunatics. Funny how that works |
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Alright, I've got the old ball joint out. Braced the long end against the base of a basketball hoop, the steering joint against a spare wheel on the ground, I taped a big socket to the BJ and it came out pretty easily with a few hits with an 8 lb sledge (like I was splitting wood, whoever made that analogy). This was after heating it up and letting it cool three times. Now for the new one, I'm think of using the generic tool and removing the grease boot. Anyone have any good tips?
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Another thought on China or other imported tools is that the Tube Ball Joint Installer was a good idea. I have seen some inovative tools from that area of the world; despite the quality issue. Besides, eBay there is 2 other internet selles. But, the cost more from them. Unfortunatly look at the choices: Buy the $99 tube type ball joint installer and you need to have a Hydraulic press or take it someplace and have the Ball Joint pressed in. Pay the $300+ (or use our too rental program) for the correct tool Just pay a shop to install the Ball Joints Atempt to do the job with the Generic Ball Joint Press. The good news here is that places like Auto Zone rent it for free as long as you return it to them. So if it does not work and no damage is done you have only lost some time. Added: To the best of my knowlege Harbor Freight does not sell the Tube Type Ball Joint Installer.
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It's putting pressure on the upper ridge of the lip, it looks like what you did in that picture. It's not on anything that moves.
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Use an old fashioned torque wrench with a needle. Same as you would use to check the rotational torque on a pinion before removing the nut.
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I watched when the shop installed mine. They used emery cloth on the knuckle ball joint seat to clean off any corrosion. They had a home made press similar to the Mercedes tool and was very careful to turn the screw a few turns, then look to make sure that it is not going in crooked, hammer all around on the outside of the knuckle to relief any stress, turn a few more turns, look, hammer , look hammer till it is fully seated. You may or may not have to remove the ball joint boot depending on the tool you're using so that it's not damaged.
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I just used the C clamp with he adapter that had an angle on it. No damage to boots and the first attempt was crooked but I got the rest done without a problem.
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