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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: golf newbie on 28 April 2011, 16:40
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Hoping someone can help.. :sad:
Got a ball joint splitter i`m hammering the crap out of it but the ball joint wont split..
Any ideas will i need a big hammer help..
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If the splitter isn't working hit the actual hub on the part whete the tierod bolt passes through, not the stud or the balljoint part. That will shock it free then.
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They normally press in and out. (machine press) I would say get a bigger hammer lol
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How the f**k do you get that lot anywhere near a hydraulic press? :rolleyes:
Bigger hammer and hit harder!
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Also, what kind of splitter are yoi using? The hammer in drift type or the type that goes round the joint and presses it out with a large bolt underneath?
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How the f**k do you get that lot anywhere near a hydraulic press? :rolleyes:
Bigger hammer and hit harder!
Superman?
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Ask the garage :laugh: I use big hammer and a big arm
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Ball joint is this one..
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_216891_langId_-1_categoryId_165469
tapping this hub sounds good.thanks
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If the splitter isn't working hit the actual hub on the part whete the tierod bolt passes through, not the stud or the balljoint part. That will shock it free then.
This.
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Ok i`m going to try again..
wish me luck.. :undecided:
btw thanks for te replies.. :smiley:
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Bit of a update.
Tapping the hub worked.. :laugh:
just got to do the tracking,Thanks for the help much appreciated :smiley:
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:cool:
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or for future reference - these work really well and on the lower control arm ball joints.
(http://javalins.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/steering_rack_bushes_2_.jpg?w=150&h=112)
http://javalins.wordpress.com/2011/04/07/mk3-golf-tie-rod-ends-and-front-suspension-update/ (http://javalins.wordpress.com/2011/04/07/mk3-golf-tie-rod-ends-and-front-suspension-update/)
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That's one of the types i mentioned.
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or for future reference - these work really well and on the lower control arm ball joints.
(http://javalins.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/steering_rack_bushes_2_.jpg?w=150&h=112)
http://javalins.wordpress.com/2011/04/07/mk3-golf-tie-rod-ends-and-front-suspension-update/ (http://javalins.wordpress.com/2011/04/07/mk3-golf-tie-rod-ends-and-front-suspension-update/)
Scare the living crap out of you first time you use one on a Merc.
Just goes BAAAANG.
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yeah, there is a hellava-bang on VW's too....!