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Old 08-02-2019, 10:58 PM
Zulfiqar Zulfiqar is offline
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Originally Posted by Jorn View Post
Ha! It was as simple as just hitting the bottom with a large hammer!
Instead of a hammer, drive a wedge in the pinch - then just lift the spindle/hub and drop it on the ball joint, it will drop in place.

I usually take off the entire strut and spindle when replacing W124/201 ball joints, It allows easier access for the job and a bearing repack also.
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