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Old 05-08-2007, 04:56 PM
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Default Special tools for rear upper control arm replacement?
Just got my new left rear upper control arm (tie rod). Bentley shows press tool. Do I need this?
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Old 05-08-2007, 05:03 PM
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Default Something like this?
<img src="http://www.samstagsales.com/images/kk210-1.jpg">
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Default This is the ball joint puller I just used on both of mine.
<center><img src="http://images.andale.com/f2/109/101/17613004/1134652920329_ZZZZZZ1916ZZ.jpg"></center><p>
Best $35 tool you'll ever have!<ul><li><a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/Ball-Joint-Puller-Repair-Parts-Auto-Tools-BMW-Mercedes_W0QQitemZ180115233421QQihZ008QQcategoryZ4 3998QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem">Super nice ball joint puller!</a></li></ul>
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Default More or less the same concept as mine, just on a smaller scale.
My larger one doubles as a sprocket puller
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Default That large one is nice, definately a must have for the tool quiver...
but the little one fits in tight places and really is a brut. You just have to remember to leave the nut on the threaded stud, flush with the top of the stud so you don't mash the threads and so you've got some surface area to push against.
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Default Re: Something like this?
So basically, I do need to buy a tool to do this myself?
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Or rent, check Auto Zone.
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Default Re: Or rent, check Auto Zone.
None close. Bmthorn, where did the one you showed come from?
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Default It's not the exact one I have, mine is from Sears.
Just about any parts store will rent you tools. Auto Zone is just my first choice.
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