Ferrari Mailing List: Re: Suspension Rebuild

[LarryT (l02turner]

Hi Jim,
   I always use 2 tools to break them apart - I have a screw type seperator 
that I tighten down - that puts great tension on the fitting - then I use a 
fork tool to whack the ball joint - typically, they break loose in 1 or 2 
whacks -

   I'll try to find a photo of the screw type tool I use.

   Of course, heat will probably help also -
;-)

BTW, I've been told not to use lubricants on any new rubber bushings you may 
be installing, - supposedly they need the grip that WD40, etc removes.

Larry T (66 MGB, 74 911, 91 300D)
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: <jimshadow [at] verizon.net>
To: "Larry Turner" <l02turner [at] comcast.net>
Cc: "The FerrariList" <ferrari [at] ferrarilist.com>
Sent: Tuesday, March 25, 2008 8:29 AM
Subject: [Ferrari] Suspension Rebuild


Hey guys,

I'm right in the middle of rebuilding the suspension on the GT4 and 
installing a new 2.5 turn  steering rack.  I'm having a helluva time getting 
the ball joints off of the hub carriers.  I've soaked them in penetrating 
oil and broke a ball joint tool already trying to hey them apart.   Does 
anyone have any ideas??

If you are interested, check out the 308 section of FChat for pictures. 
Ill post some here soon.

Jim
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