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had the tool, didn't try it (archive)
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Posted by Russ on March 18, 2002 at 22:12:11:

In Reply to: Re: Thrust arms suck! Go Tigers! posted by the other dennis on March 18, 2002 at 18:23:18:

I actaully attempted to use a Craftsman puller, but I couldn't get a grip due to interference with the strut housing. By the time I removed steering arm from the strut housing, I had my mind set on a different plan - I didn't even think to try the puller again.


I have found that it is easiest to remove the steering link from the bottom of the strut and use a two jaw puller. You'll need a fairly stout one since a lot of pressure is required. The arms on my Craftsman puller were able to grab the machined flat around the thrust arm ball joint and hang on sufficiently to pop the thing loose. No heating, no pounding.




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