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Date:         Sun, 31 Oct 2004 20:58:33 EST
Reply-To:     THX0001@AOL.COM
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         George Goff <THX0001@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Re: upper ball joint hell
Comments: To: rdh24@CORNELL.EDU
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In a message dated 10/31/04 5:18:48 PM, rdh24@CORNELL.EDU writes:


<< Upper ball joints -- how the heck do you get these suckers out of
the steering knuckle? >>


Robert,


I am not certain how well this will work with the steering knuckle in place,
but the upper ball joint can be freed easily with a smart blow to the stud.  I
use a 2 lb. hammer and a piece of 1'' brass round bar stock for a drift and I
give the stud a pop.  The taper fit releases instantly.


Save the pickle fork for roasting marshmallows; I'm not a fan of pickle forks
even for tierod ends.


George
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