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Overboost 04-12-2020 10:32 AM
That looks very similar to the one I bought off FleaBay from the vendor Supercrazy. It did the job effortlessly on the right side but struggled to get the flat edged cup flush on the left side so had to grind a little more of the flat edge. After that everything went in perfectly. I did not have to heat or freeze anything but others have taken that route. No right way or wrong way, just that it gets pressed in correctly. :thumbup:

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Clavurion 04-12-2020 10:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Purplecty (Post 1181289)
Great tip! Does that really work?
Heat expansion/shrinkage is simple physics and works every time.

Purplecty 04-12-2020 12:25 PM
Ok I just ordered the eBay tool I posted and will provide feedback once I use it...

Purplecty 04-12-2020 12:29 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Overboost (Post 1181291)
That looks very similar to the one I bought off FleaBay from the vendor Supercrazy. It did the job effortlessly on the right side but struggled to get the flat edged cup flush on the left side so had to grind a little more of the flat edge. After that everything went in perfectly. I did not have to heat or freeze anything but others have taken that route. No right way or wrong way, just that it gets pressed in correctly. [emoji106]



https://xoutpost.com/attachments/x5-...129_175519.jpg



https://xoutpost.com/attachments/x5-...117_111041.jpg



https://xoutpost.com/attachments/x5-...117_112108.jpg



https://xoutpost.com/attachments/x5-...204_150726.jpg
What would cause a difference on one side to the other?

Clavurion 04-12-2020 12:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Purplecty (Post 1181301)
What would cause a difference on one side to the other?
The carrier is cast aluminium part so there might be slight differences on those edges which are not machined where the side of the tool touches.

Overboost 04-12-2020 12:40 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Clavurion (Post 1181302)
The carrier is cast aluminium part so there might be slight differences on those edges which are not machined where the side of the tool touches.
↑ This exactly.

Purplecty 04-12-2020 12:44 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Clavurion (Post 1181302)
The carrier is cast aluminium part so there might be slight differences on those edges which are not machined where the side of the tool touches.
Ahhh ok makes sense! Thanks for the info! GREATLY APPRECIATED!

Purplecty 04-18-2020 04:42 PM
Worked great!

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Fifty150hs 04-18-2020 11:11 PM
REAR AXLE CARRIER BALLJOINT KIT B334191 [B334191] : Baum Tools Specialty Auto Tools, Specialty European Auto Tools

Vanguard 01-16-2022 04:55 PM
FCPEuro has the CTA for $163. Has anyone seen a better price or have an old one they wish to part with?


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