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Ball Joint seperator

Ubermensch
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I'm going to replace the lower control arms on my 2001 C4. Obviously I need to seperate the ball joint to accomplish that. Does anyone suggest a specific tool and I can pick up locally? I'm familiar with the seperator forks, but the manaul shows a lever type contraption...

Thanks,

S.

ArneeA Member

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Loren, any reason why not to use the pickle fork? I used a pickle fork for my 944 without any issues. Thanks.

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Loren Member

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I think it is because of the softer metals they use now. The pickle fork prys the joint apart and the newer style tool presses out the joint.

At least that is my take.

The recommendation I give is from Porsche and confirmed by a Porsche shop foreman with over 20 years at Porsche.

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Hmm thanks for the info! To be on the safe side, I will purchase the newer style tool. :D

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