Silverline Vehicle Car Ball Joint Hammer Impact Separator Tool 727718

Silverline Vehicle Car Ball Joint Hammer Impact Separator Tool

Barcode: 5024763146985

MPN: 727718

Overview:

Vehicle Car Ball Joint Hammer Impact Separator Tool 727718 is a tough, simple splitter designed to separate ball joints from steering knuckles using a sharp hammer strike. The wedge-shaped jaw delivers a quick shock to break tapered joints free, making it ideal for suspension and steering work on cars and light commercial vehicles. Forged for strength and hardened for durability, it’s built to cope with demanding workshop use. A satin chrome plated, corrosion-resistant finish helps protect the tool, while the knurled shaft provides a firmer grip when positioning and handling.

Key Features

• Hammer impact ball joint separator for quick joint separation

• Wedge-shaped jaw helps split ball joints from steering knuckles

• Suitable for cars and light commercial vehicles

• Forged construction for strength under hard use

• Hardened for durability and longer service life

• Satin chrome plated finish for improved corrosion resistance

• Knurled shaft for a firm, controlled grip

Specifications

• Brand: Silverline

• Product Type: Ball joint hammer separator / splitter

• Jaw Capacity: 14mm x 65mm

• Handle Style: Short handle

• Handle Finish: Satin chrome plated

• Hardened: Yes

• Corrosion Resistant: Yes

• MSDS/COSHH Required: No

• MPN: 727718

• Barcode: 5024763146985

Applications

• Separating ball joints from steering knuckles

• Steering and suspension maintenance

• Removing stubborn tapered joints during repairs

• Workshop and DIY automotive servicing

How to Use

• Support the vehicle safely and access the joint to be separated

• Position the separator jaw between the ball joint and steering knuckle

• Strike the tool firmly with a suitable hammer to shock the joint free

• Reposition if needed and repeat until the taper releases

• Remove the tool and continue with the repair or replacement task

Ball Joint Hammer Separator Tool – Key FAQs

• What is this ball joint separator used for?
  It’s used to separate ball joints from steering knuckles by applying a hammer strike to the wedge, helping release tapered joints during steering and suspension work.

• Is this tool suitable for home mechanics?
  Yes, it’s a simple, effective tool for DIY servicing, as well as trade use, provided the vehicle is supported safely and the joint is accessible.

• What size jaw capacity does it have?
  The jaw capacity is 14mm x 65mm, making it suitable for many common ball joint and knuckle arrangements on cars and light commercial vehicles.

• Does it work without a press or puller?
  Yes, it’s designed as an impact tool—position it and strike with a hammer to create the shock needed to release the taper.

• Will it damage rubber boots?
  Impact splitters can mark components if used carelessly. Work carefully, position correctly, and consider boot condition if you’re reusing parts.

• Is it protected against corrosion?
  Yes, it has a satin chrome plated finish to help resist corrosion and keep the tool in good condition in workshop environments.