11-27-2019, 10:31 AM
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Originally Posted by X5only
Oh wait, I remember now. As shown in the pic, I used one of the adaptors from the rear ball-joint bushing tool in this set to push the bushing out/in. It fits in the control arm without rubbing on the sides. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Supercrazy-...kAAOSwed9dtebU. I bought that thick metal round piece from homedepot.
The other adaptor (larger bottom one) was from the rental tool set you have pictured in your post. It's the same size as the bushing hole in the control arm. So don't return the rental tool yet (you get your money back) and buy the ball-joint bushing removal tool. As pictured, I used a shop press from harborfreight. Only around $96 and you can return it when done, but I kept mine. |
I did the same thing. Still was a chore as the pushing cap was a slight press fit itself.
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