how this still insists on remaining attached to my zed...

 

 

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i did read a few threads on here on how to remove hicas ball joints, and i started off grinding down the ball joints to knock through with a hammer etc but they wouldnt budge so i thought i`d try and drill through to hopfully release some pressure (not sure if that was a good idea or not) but now im at this point..any ideas?? lol.

 

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you could just heat it a bit being that alloy expands quicker than steel. dont get it too hot though

thanks for the reply, i think i may have to tomorrow, i did initially want to stay away from heat as i didnt want to warp it in anyway. but i am running out of ideas rather quickly now lol. appreciate the info

heat it up and knock it out using a slighty smaller socket

how much heat do you recon it should need?? approx?? unsure if thats a silly question but just i dont fancy replacing the hub anytime soon, lol.

 

thanks

just keep trying a bit of heat and keep knocking till it starts to move

 

make a heatsheild out of some metal so you can protect any other parts from heat

well aluminium has a lowish melting point so you dont want to use an oxy acetaline on it but a hairdryer wont do. something like a plumbing torch should do. you could also make a puller out of a large bolt and a large socket.

sounds like a plan to me guys, thanks again