balljoint removal tool

[George Roffe]

Jay Whitely wrote:

>I am installing control arm bushings on a 200SX. I
>want to separate the lower ball joint from the control
>arm without using a ball joint separator, which will
>tear the boot.

I've been successful with a large flat blade screwdriver wedged between the
CV joint and the castle nut (raised so I don't kill the threads).  I just
stuck the screwdriver in there and whacked it with a hammer (someone
borrowed by ball joint separater and I can't remember who).

George Roffe
Houston, TX
91 SE-R (well modded)
91 G20  (well modded)
84 944 SCCA ITS race car under construction
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