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drv2e30
Joined: 04 Oct 2010 Posts: 5
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Posted: Tue Oct 19, 2010 1:07 pm Post subject: 740il Control Arm Balljoint |
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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
Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Posts: 3887 Location: San Jose, CA
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Posted: Tue Oct 19, 2010 1:42 pm Post subject: |
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PB Blaster? _________________
Ed BMW CCA member since 1987 (Nr. 62319).
'97 540i 6 speed Aspensilber over Aubergine interior. |
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drv2e30
Joined: 04 Oct 2010 Posts: 5
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Posted: Wed Oct 20, 2010 12:53 pm Post subject: |
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I've drenched it in PB and still no luck. I was debating about trying a torch
-Sean |
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edjack
Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Posts: 3887 Location: San Jose, CA
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Posted: Wed Oct 20, 2010 2:58 pm Post subject: |
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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 _________________
Ed BMW CCA member since 1987 (Nr. 62319).
'97 540i 6 speed Aspensilber over Aubergine interior. |
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