Ball joint tool

[autronicDSM]

Where can I get this mitsubishi tool? I'm tired of ripping ball joint boots every time I use the fork and hammer. Few years ago I bought tensioner tool but I don't remember from where. I think it was maybe SPX but I'm not sure. Dealerships don't sell tools.

 

[spyder97gs]

What are you wanting to do, remove it from the knuckle?

If so, give it a good wack on top with a hammer, but be careful not to damage the threads.

 

[steve]

I think it was maybe SPX but I'm not sure.

Yes, Miller SPX is the source for Mitsubishi special tools. It's a bit pricey.

Steve

 

[jtmcinder]

Tool Source sells the equivalent for about $10.

- Jtoby

 

[napkinthief]

autozone lets you borrow it for 24 hours no charge

 

[steve]

Tool Source sells the equivalent for about $10.

Link please. The closest I've found so far was JCWhitney
but I haven't bought one to see how well it works or even fits. There isn't a lot of room between the top of the stud and the CV cup, IIRC.

Steve

 

[jtmcinder]

Can't find a link, but it's the same thing as what you found in the Whitney catalog. Note: once you have the thing in place and torqued up pretty high, apply some heat to the knuckle. But be ready, because when they pop they can evacuate your bowels via fear.

- Jtoby

 

[steve]

But be ready, because when they pop they can evacuate your bowels via fear.

I'm a federally licensed explosives user, it will take a little more than the ball joint popping free to do that.

I wound up buying the HF tool and expected to break it right away but it survived.

https://www.harborfreight.com/3-4-quarter-inch-forged-ball-joint-separator-99849.html

 

[Todd TCE]

Remove cotter pin.

Loosen castle nut down until it is threaded only half way on.

Sourse a 2-3lbs hammer at Home Depot.

Check your swing batter, then 'whack' the side of the casting with a very solid blow. Not the ball joint, not the thread, not the nut, the STEERING knuckle. Shouldn't take more than a couple of hits and it'll pop free and fall on against the nut. No wear and tear on the boot, no broken parts.

Pickle forks are a waste of time and loaned knowing you'll need to buy parts. I don't even own one.

 

[thisdsm]

Remove cotter pin.

Loosen castle nut down until it is threaded only half way on.

Sourse a 2-3lbs hammer at Home Depot.

Check your swing batter, then 'whack' the side of the casting with a very solid blow. Not the ball joint, not the thread, not the nut, the STEERING knuckle. Shouldn't take more than a couple of hits and it'll pop free and fall on against the nut. No wear and tear on the boot, no broken parts.

Pickle forks are a waste of time and loaned knowing you'll need to buy parts. I don't even own one.

I wish I knew this 3 weeks ago!

 

[spyder97gs]

Yeah thats how I do it also.

Pickle forks are VERY handy in removing axle's from transmissions. They have that nice wedge shape which pops the axles right out.