Going to replace both thrust arms

[SLX5]

Icer006,
Why never use a fork to remove the ball joint? I have always used a fork with great success (not in X5 though)? What special tool are U referring to?

alpac,
do a search on this forum, I came across a thread a couple of weeks ago, there someone had listed the tools you can get from harbor freight for the job. good luck and keep us posted.

[Icer006]

Originally Posted by SLX5

Icer006,
Why never use a fork to remove the ball joint? I have always used a fork with great success (not in X5 though)? What special tool are U referring to?

alpac,
do a search on this forum, I came across a thread a couple of weeks ago, there someone had listed the tools you can get from harbor freight for the job. good luck and keep us posted.

I was referring to the C-clamp press tool/Ball joint puller



Pitch fork can ruin the rubber boot. If you're working on a tie rod and you use the pitch fork with some force, alignment will be affected.