Ball Joint Separator

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Nov 21, 2005 | 01:01 AM

mk2001c

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Ball Joint Separator

Does anyone know how to get a hold of the GM specified ball joint separator (J 42188)? Autozone does not have them. The last experience with my previous C4 entailed whacking the knuckle with a hammer repeatedly until the ball joint came loose. This time, I'd prefer not to beat the snot out of the knuckle. Seems the soft aluminum tends to lose that battle.

Nov 21, 2005 | 05:22 AM

John Shiels

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kent moore tools and it is about 180-190 find there web site then call them.

Nov 21, 2005 | 11:04 PM

striper

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When I needed to separate the ball joint it wasn't that hard. I undid the nut and it came apart more easily than I expected, no special tool needed.

Nov 21, 2005 | 11:08 PM

chriswtx

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same here. Undid the nut, lightly tapped the outside of the nuckle as I pulled on the ball joint are. Fell right out...

Nov 22, 2005 | 12:38 AM

mk2001c

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Racer

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Quote:

Originally Posted by chriswtx

same here. Undid the nut, lightly tapped the outside of the nuckle as I pulled on the ball joint are. Fell right out...

I'll give that a shot. Maybe my C4 was more stubborn than ususal.

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