Reading Haynes it just says disconnect and in Bentley it says use a puller.... I have disconnected (undone the nut) do I also need to seperate them? Or will the act of dropping seperate them... I tried my cheap two arm puller but it didn't fit very well so I left it. I considered hammering it with a punch didn't want to use too much force.. What does every one else on here do?
To pop off the drag link connection, you'll need a proper ball joint seperator. Anything else will tend to damage stuff.
http://www.coolairvw.co.uk/Item/Sho...ts~Tie_Rods/AC0007080/Tie_Rod_End_Puller.html is there a cheaper alternative
Nope - they're horrible. You'll need a scissor type like this http://www.amazon.co.uk/Draper-13914-Capacity-Joint-Separator/dp/B0001K9PKU As above, JK sell them. You can't do anything with your ball joints without a proper separator. PS If the balljoint nut is a nylock type, it's best to replace them. Split pin types, just use a new split pin.
Drop the beam and switch over to a new beam, but I am following the book so who knows if its entirely amateur proof
Mines split pin which is now off - and I'll order the above should give me and excuse to kick back and enjoy the sun
