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Subject:Re: Removing the top ball joint
From:Frank Miller
Date:Fri, 16 Jun 2000 08:46:29 -0400

They should have also pointed to the shelf where the BFH's are displayed as
well. You'll need one of those, too!
Frank Miller

At 07:29 AM 6/16/00 EDT, Rico Sapolich wrote:
>In a message dated 6/15/00 8:38:34 PM, Wolfvan88@aol.com writes:
>
><<
>***An easier way is to use a medium tie rod puller and remove only the
>caliper mount to make room for the tool and then remove the upper ball joint.
>*Measure the width of the spindle arm at the top to make sure you get the
>correct width.
>*The tool is @$12-$15 at auto zone or your FLAPS.
>With the correct tools, the job is easy!
>
>Robert
> >>
>
>Robert,
>What does the correct tool look like?  When I ask for a tie rod end extractor
>at my local AutoZone or FLAPS, they point me to the rack of pickle forks.
>Rich
>

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