John D Posted June 22, 2011 Report Posted June 22, 2011 Planning to replace my failing ABS reluctor rings shortly and was heading to eBay to but a scissor ball joint splitter to get the suspension ball joints parted. However, I see there are many size ranges to be had and was wondering if anyone knows which one to get? (20-45mm; 30-50mm, etc) - or are the 'prong' types adequate? Quote
Bigjeeze Posted June 22, 2011 Report Posted June 22, 2011 Planning to replace my failing ABS reluctor rings shortly and was heading to eBay to but a scissor ball joint splitter to get the suspension ball joints parted. However, I see there are many size ranges to be had and was wondering if anyone knows which one to get? (20-45mm; 30-50mm, etc) - or are the 'prong' types adequate? The ball joints can be split from the hub by removing the two bolts that secure them - you can then leave the joint unsplit. Quote
John D Posted June 23, 2011 Author Report Posted June 23, 2011 Great tip - thanks, will do that. Quote
sparky Paul Posted June 23, 2011 Report Posted June 23, 2011 (edited) I can't guarantee this as I haven't tried it, but another member on here told me you can remove the driveshaft stub from the hub with splitting or disconnecting the ball joint. If you remove the driveshaft bolt, jack the corner up so the suspension is at full extension, and apply full lock outwards at the front, apparently there is enough movement at the gearbox end to slip the short driveshaft splined stub out of the hub. Remember to use a new hub bolt on reassemly, they are stretch bolts and should not be reused. Edited June 23, 2011 by sparky Paul Quote
John D Posted June 23, 2011 Author Report Posted June 23, 2011 Thanks! - will give that a look-at too. Quote
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