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Old 08-12-2011, 01:21 PM
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ok i have taken the axle nut offi have taken the cotter pin and nut off the lower control arm but it wont budge from the strut!! any suggestions?
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Old 08-12-2011, 01:35 PM
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Put the axle nut back on half way and smack it with a hammer.
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I fear hammer damage. Instead I use the recommended ball joint separating tool:

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thanks ron ill go buy that tool i guess
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thanks ron ill go buy that tool i guess
Look online and in your newspaper for a general 20% off coupon from Harbor Freight Tools. Also be sure to grease the tool as shown in the diagram I posted.
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im always skeptical about tools from harbor freight i have had more than one break first try
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im always skeptical about tools from harbor freight i have had more than one break first try
I understand. I have not had any significant problems with HFT tools. In addition, they offer lifetime warranties on hand tools. I'm cheap, so HFT is a candy store for me.
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yea they do have some cool tools whether they are good or not :/
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I've also separated ball joints with a Pitman tool. If you have the proper sized tool, it works fine, though sometimes the inward pointing tabs are too thick to fit under the ball joint boot.

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