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740il Control Arm Balljoint

 
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drv2e30



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PostPosted: Tue Oct 19, 2010 1:07 pm    Post subject: 740il Control Arm Balljoint Reply with quote

Hey Guys,

I'm having trouble trying to get the front control arms on a 2001 740il to come out. The wall joint shafts are just seized in the main wheel hub. I've tried using a few ball joint tools, a pickle fork, hammers (that would fit), and I've also tried to use the nut against the shock.

Any thoughts?

-Sean
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edjack



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PostPosted: Tue Oct 19, 2010 1:42 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

PB Blaster?
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drv2e30



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PostPosted: Wed Oct 20, 2010 12:53 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I've drenched it in PB and still no luck. I was debating about trying a torch

-Sean
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PostPosted: Wed Oct 20, 2010 2:58 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Consider this setup. I bought the fabricated arm and the HFT tool. Haven't used it yet, but it looks formidable, and a better fit than two other ball joint tools that I have.

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=466479
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