1st Gen R53 Cooper S HELP, i need a Ball joint seperator that works.

I am trying to do my FCAB and im stuck.

i am trying to get a ball joint seperator that works for the inboard ball joint. i got a loaner from advanced auto and it is too short.

does anyone know of a brand that works or can be modified to work?

-Jonathan

 

minidave: yes, that was the kind i was trying to use but mine was too short.

Well i didn't get anything done this weekend, it has rained all day.

So i am going to go on a hunt for the proper separator this week.

If not i guess i will pull the cv joints like 002 on NAM recommends doing the fcab with out dropping the subframe or maby ill just drop the subframe while i do struts and springs.

Does anyone know if it is possible to cut the old fcab out? i was going to cut a slit or two with a hacksaw and hammer it out, will this work?

-Jonathan

 

thanks for the how to.

i never though of looking at the 2nd gen stuff.

lowering the subframe looks like a better solution than dropping it and easier than popping the axles, or ball joints.

Hopefully i can get this done with struts and springs this weekend.

-Jonathan