This video shows me using Harbor Freight Item 99849 to remove a Ball Joint (with it’s Control Arm Assembly) from a 2009 Nissan Cube. During the 11th minute of the video, I switched from relying on only vibration to assist in the removal, to relying on both, vibration and a chisel (used as a wedge) to assist in freeing the ball joint from its housing. Ordinarily, the ball joint is secured by a pinch bolt which pinches two tabs of the steering knuckle, together. So, with the pinch bolt removed, the technique of driving a wedge between the two tabs proved helpful in freeing the ball joint. Still, the wedge, by itself, WITHOUT Harbor Freight’s Item 99849 3/4″ Forged Ball Joint Separator, wasn’t sufficient to remove the car’s other ball joint. So, If you’re planning on doing this project, I highly recommend having BOTH such a ball joint separator, and a variety of hammer-able chisels, handy. And, I neglected to wear, or to even mention eye-protection; I should have been wearing eye-protection during this project.
Faithfull Screwdriver Bit & Socket Set 25 Piece
This comprehensive screwdriver bit and socket set from Faithfull has been developed to provide a variety of tradesmen with a compact set covering the most commonly used bit sizes in a number of different fixing head styles. This makes it an invaluable addition to the tool kits of service engineers, technicians, carpenters, fitters, builders, electricians and engineers.
The Faithfull 25 Piece Ratchet Bit and Socket Set contains a high quality selection of Pozidriv, Slotted, and Tamperproof Torx (also known as tamperproof Star) bits, along with a ratchet and 4 metric sockets which cover common nut and fixing sizes from 5mm up to 13mm. The set is available with a red or blue storage case which makes it instantly identifiable in a tool bag or box.
Contents & Features
• 5 x Pozidriv bits: No.1, No.2(x3) and No.3.
• 2 x Slotted bits: 4 and 6mm.
• 5 x Tamperproof star bits: T15, T20, T25, T30 and T40.
• 4 x Sockets: 3, 4, 5 and 6mm.
• 6 x Sockets 1/4in square drive: 5, 6, 7, 8, 10 and 13mm.
• 1 x 100mm 1/4in hex drive, reversible magnetic ratchet wrench and driver.
• 1 x Socket adaptor 1/4in hex – 1/4in square drive.
• 1 x Quick change 1/4in hex, 60mm rotating magnetic adaptor.