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Ball Joint Separator - CTA Manufacturing 4013

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SKU:
CTA-4013
FCP Euro ID:
210787
GTIN / UPC:
00053001040131
Made in:
Taiwan
Quality:
Aftermarket

OE Numbers

4013

MFG Numbers

4013

Product Information

Perfect for removing tie rod and control arm ball joints without damaging them, adjusts up to 2" (51mm) for different size ball joints

Some ball joints can be a real hassle to remove. This "scissor type" ball joint removal tool makes it much simpler. The traditional style pickle fork is known to tear ball joint rubber boots and hitting the wheel spindle with a hammer to "shock" the ball joint into releasing is a good way to damage the wheel spindle. This ball joint removal tool makes it easy and safe to remove ball joints.

About CTA Manufacturing

CTA Manufacturing Corp. started in 1978 with a few specialty tools and a lot of great ideas. After spending over 25 years setting up worldwide distribution for the biggest names in the business, the founders of CTA decided to take some of their own ideas to market. Originally named "Classic American Tools", the company expanded from manufacturing about 20 Specialty Tools to over 1000 tools under the CTA name today. Factories are located worldwide, manufacturing Specialty Tools to meet the demands of today’s technicians.

Product Reviews

28 Reviews

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Zac C
on Mon, Jul 13 at 12:42PM
Worked as expected
Tool worked as expected, no issues
Zac C
on Mon, Jul 13 at 12:42PM
Worked as expected
Tool worked as expected, no issues
Theo
on Tue, Feb 11 at 10:47PM
Great tool a bit scary
This thing has scared me pretty good a few times but still works well and is super useful.
Fearghas OCochlain
on Tue, Aug 13 at 10:04PM
Doesn’t fit B8 Audi allroad as advertised
Although listed in the FCP “How to” video for b8 a4 control arm replacement it doesn’t fit my B8 Allroad. To the best of my knowledge the ball joint is the same size. Reading through other reviews subsequently “had to file it wider”, “worked well although I had to hammer it on” probably should have got my attention, but I trusted their equipment list. If you have a ball joint shaft diameter <19mm it likely is a great tool. Didn’t work for me. I had to make a rush trip to autozone before they closed and managed to get their OEM 57308 rental tool to work,but only just (likely as had been “hammered on” by the prior renter making the jaw 1-2mm wider). It tended to slide off as the overall jaw opening was not quite as big so the pressing arm was slightly canted to the ball joint shaft. Maybe there is not a correctly sized tool for these vehicles that doesn’t require modification, but very disappointed. Will be returning. FCP should update their how to information. First bum note in many transactions, but not fun having a half disassembled suspension and having to scramble for a replacement tool in a small town.
Sam
on Mon, May 06 at 06:47AM
too thick for tiguan's ball joint
The tool itself is solid and well made but it didn't pan out for me when I wanted to use it to release Tiguan's ball joint. The room between the CV joint and the threaded rod of the ball joint is too tight for the tool's top lever. Ended up going to a local store and getting a pickle fork for ten bucks: less than a minute of vigorous hammering and the ball joint was free.
Martin Buckton
on Fri, May 26 at 10:56AM
Worked but needed help
This tool worked well but I needed to make the "U" slightly wider. When I tried to fit it on, it would not go on all the way (even after persuasion). After analysis, I realized the width of the "U" (it is slightly tapered) was too narrow and binding on the stud/shaft of the ball joint. I filed it out just a bit and was able to seat it all the way on the stud. Then it worked like a champ.
Wyatt
on Fri, Sep 23 at 04:59PM
Best suspension tool ever!
A must have tool for replacing control arms and ball joints . Makes doing VW & Audi multi-link suspension jobs a breeze.
diego
on Mon, Nov 22 at 02:27AM
good tool
works very well on my 3 volvo 240s
David Lawson
on Fri, Aug 06 at 12:18PM
Ball Joint Separator
This worked well on my P3 XC70 tie rod ends, although I did take a little material off the fork with a grinder to achieve good contact. For the money, this is a good tool to have on hand.
Martin O'Connor
on Mon, Jun 28 at 09:13PM
Ball joint spreader
Worked great thanks
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Questions & Answers

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Question Posted by Luis
Will this work for removing the ball joint from thrust arm or lower control arm ball joint.
Answer (Posted by FCP Euro Products Team)
Yes, it would work as such in most applications.
Question Posted by Alex
Will this work for a 2015 Audi A4 Quattro?
Answer (Posted by FCP Euro Products Team)
Your 2015 A4 Quattro uses a press-in/tapered-fit lower control arm ball joint at the steering knuckle, which can be extremely tight from corrosion and angled awkwardly in the multi-link setup, sometimes requiring higher-force tools or impact assistance. I would recommend a pickle fork and air hammer or mini sledge as backup.
Question Posted by Richard
Will this work on e70 tension strut?
Answer (Posted by FCP Euro Products Team)
Yes, it will.
Question Posted by a customer
What size is this? I found these come in different sizes for different size ball joint.
Answer (Posted by FCP Euro Products Team)
Adjusts up to 2" / 51mm for different size ball joints.
Question Posted by a customer
Will this work on a 2008 XC70 to separate the lower ball joint from the steering knuckle?
Answer (Posted by FCP Euro Products Team)
Yes, it will work on your 2008 XC70.
Question Posted by Phi
Is this tool covered by the lifetime guarantee?
Answer (Posted by FCP Euro Products Team)
Yes, our Lifetime Replacement Guarantee covers this item.
Question Posted by Trevor
Hi FCP, Will this work on my 1980 300sd Mercedes lower ball joint ? (W116 Chassis) It's a interference fit into the knuckle. Thanks, Ross
Answer (Posted by FCP Euro Products Team)
Yes, it will work on a 1980 300sd.
Question Posted by Eric
Will this work on a 2005 sl 500 Mercedes
Answer (Posted by FCP Euro Products Team)
Yes, it will work on a 2005 SL500.
Question Posted by Weijie
Does this work for 2007 S80? I tried another similar product but it did not work. The key is the fork opening size.
Answer (Posted by FCP Euro Products Team)
Yes, this will work for a 2007-2015 S80
Question Posted by a customer
will this tool separate the ball joint from the knuckle on a 2010 Volvo S80
Answer (Posted by FCP Euro Products Team)
Yes, this will work on the 2010 S80.
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