Yes - another good method to use, both for removing and installing. Combined with heat and pressure applied straight/flush, the job isn't too bad at all.
-Max ________________________________ From: Dieselhead <126die...@gmail.com> To: Mercedes Discussion List <mercedes@okiebenz.com> Sent: Tue, December 21, 2010 8:57:35 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 124 rear suspension rebuild - who's BTDT? I had one joint that didn't want to press in. Rather than springing the press, I put tension on it, maybe 50 ft-lb, then whacked the end of it with a 4 lb hammer, then tighten, whack etc. this way the press came out looking the same as it started. The other side went right in. (jus' like the book sez) > > OK Don wrote: > >> Is this the HF ball joint press tool that people are using? >> >>http://www.harborfreight.com/automotive-motorcycle/steering/3-in-1-ball-joint-u-joint-c-frame-press-service-kit-38335.html >> >> Other than the fittings, how is it different from a large >> c-clamp (6")? > >It's the connection to the fittings that make the difference. > >Mine worked - once. > >I had to sledge-hammer it back into shape about 4 times during >the pressing of one ball joint. The joint went in. I don't >know that the "C" part is of any use. > >I have considered welding some _heavy_ side braces onto it... > >-- Philip > >_______________________________________ >http://www.okiebenz.com >For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com >To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > >To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
