It is a tool mechanics use to separate the ball joint from the bracket or steering knuckle. The ball joint stud is tightened into a hole that is tapered (morse taper). Removing the nut will not separate it without force.
you will probably need a ball joint press and a splitter
you remove the tire, use a ball joint splitter (too) to dissconect the ball joint from the wheel hub. Near the ball joint on the control arm, there are 3 rounded heads, you can either drill them out or take chisel and punch, and shave off the heads with the chisel and hammer. Then with the punch hammer out the bottom half of the rounded head. The replacement ball joint comes with 3 nuts and bolts, line the holes of the new ball joint and install with the 3 bolts.
The cast of Splitter - 2008 includes: Rico Ball
The hip joint is a ball and socket joint.
Curve ball, Change up, fast ball, slider, splitter.
No, a splitter is not a type of fastball. It is a pitch that is thrown with a grip that causes the ball to drop sharply as it approaches the plate.
The ball joint in a vehicle is used to pivot between the wheel and the suspension. There are usually and upper ball joint and a lower ball joint.
The shoulder joint is a ball-and-socket synovial joint. It is formed by the head of the humerus and the glenoid cavity of the scapula, allowing for a wide range of motion in multiple directions.
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Ball splitter
Your shoulder joint is a ball and socket joint.
The hip bone is a ball and socket joint.