VANAGON archives -- June 2000, week 3 (#98)

Date: Fri, 16 Jun 2000 07:29:50 EDT Reply-To: JKrevnov@aol.com Sender: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com> From: Rico Sapolich <JKrevnov@aol.com> Subject: Re: Removing the top ball joint Comments: To: Wolfvan88@aol.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII"

In a message dated 6/15/00 8:38:34 PM, Wolfvan88@aol.com writes:

<< ***An easier way is to use a medium tie rod puller and remove only the caliper mount to make room for the tool and then remove the upper ball joint. *Measure the width of the spindle arm at the top to make sure you get the correct width. *The tool is @$12-$15 at auto zone or your FLAPS. With the correct tools, the job is easy!

Robert >>

Robert, What does the correct tool look like? When I ask for a tie rod end extractor at my local AutoZone or FLAPS, they point me to the rack of pickle forks. Rich

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