Can you hammer out a ball joint?
Ball joints, steering knuckles and control arms get extremely dirty on the undercarriage of any vehicle. If you use a hammer on the bottom of the ball joint to knock it into place it can cause a ripple effect of damage. The lamination on the ball joint can deform or mushroom into the knuckle.
What is a ball joint separator?
Ball Joint Separator. This tool is used to separate the ball joint from the spindle support arm. It works on many domestic and import front wheel drive vehicles, and is adjustable up to 2″ for different size ball joints.
Do you need a tool for ball joints?
Separate the ball joint from the lower control arm with your ball joint separator. You can operate the tool with a socket wrench, using an appropriately sized socket. You may need to use an axle press and a socket wrench to get things started because often the axle can become dry or stuck over time.
Where can I get a ball joint remover?
By searching for ball joint installer and remover tools near me, you can see which items are in stock at surrounding AutoZone locations. This feature can be helpful for finding tools and adapters that are eligible for in store pick up or home shipping at competitive prices.
What kind of tool do you use to separate ball joints?
A variety of different tools and sets can be used to service ball joints. A pickle fork separator purchased individually or as part of a set of forks of different sizes can be used to separate ball joints and tie rods.
Do you need to replace the lower ball joint?
Most vehicles have upper and lower ball joints on both sides, and the lower joints tend to require more frequent replacement. It is only necessary to replace faulty ball joints. A variety of specialized tools may be helpful for removing an old ball joint and installing a replacement part.
How many PC ball joint pullers are there?
Only 3 left in stock – order soon. . Only 16 left in stock – order soon. . 5 PCS Ball Joint Separator,Pitman Arm Puller,Tie Rod End Tool Set for Front End Service, Tool Kit Ball Joint Separator, Front End Service Tool Kit, 6295 Front End Service Set, Splitter Removal Kit