06 450r

[Jaweava99]

hello everyone. i recently just bought an 06 450R and replacing the stock a arms already. but, i cant get the balljoints on the a arms off of the brake caliper and rotor, also known as the "knuckle" im guessing? if anyone can help im taking any advice because i have ran out of ideas. thanks.....Joe

[RezoD]

Pickle fork, anybody? :blah:
http://www.bmwe34.net/E34main/Maintenance/Suspension/Data/Pickle_fork.jpg

i tap on them with a rubber hammer (or metal carefully) while I shake the aarm. they seem to come out that way with little trouble

[Colby@C&DRacing]

If you don't want to damage the balljoint boots buy a ball joint seperator they works really well . The one we sell in around $20