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AV-SCANNER / Accessory guides / Tyres, brakes and cooling
This guide covers the complete use of a ball joint separator for motorists and working mechanics who need to break tapered joints without tearing the protective boot. It explains the tool families, how to choose the right one for a given suspension layout, and the safe setup and connection sequence that keeps the stud and nut threads intact. You will learn the full step-by-step procedure, how to read the results with worked examples, and how to handle real diagnostic jobs such as a clunking front end or a seized tie rod end. The final sections cover common mistakes, care and calibration, and the point at which a professional should take over.
Guidance is general and covers many makes. Exact procedures and values vary by model, so confirm them in the factory service information for your vehicle.
Download all 12 sections as a branded PDF to use in the workshop.
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