Vehicle Car Ball Joint Hammered Long Handle Separator 245041

Vehicle Car Ball Joint Hammered Long Handle Separator 245041

Barcode: 5055058171047

MPN: 245041

Overview:

The Vehicle Car Ball Joint Hammered Long Handle Separator (245041) is a fork-style splitter designed to separate ball joints from steering knuckles during suspension and steering repairs. Built for hammer use, it features a long handle for improved reach and leverage, helping you work in tighter areas around hubs and wishbones. The tool is forged to withstand hard usage and finished with a corrosion-resistant plating for longer service life in workshop conditions. A knurled shaft improves grip, even with oily hands or gloves. Suitable for cars and light commercial vehicles, it offers a 25 x 70mm jaw capacity for common ball joint separation tasks.

Key Features

• Fork design ball joint separator for hammer use

• Long handle for easier access and improved leverage

• Separates ball joints from steering knuckles

• Forged construction for durability under heavy use

• Corrosion-resistant plated finish

• Knurled shaft for a firm, secure grip

• Suitable for cars and light commercial vehicles

Specifications

• Product Type: Ball joint separator / fork splitter

• MPN: 245041

• EAN / Barcode: 5055058171047

• Jaw Capacity: 25 x 70mm

• Design: Fork type, hammered separator

• Handle: Long handle

• Finish: Corrosion-resistant plated

• Grip: Knurled shaft

• Construction: Forged

Applications

• Separating ball joints from steering knuckles

• Suspension and steering maintenance and repair

• Hub, wishbone and track control arm work

• Vehicle servicing on cars and light commercial vehicles

• General workshop mechanical jobs requiring joint separation

How to Use

• Safely support the vehicle and expose the joint to be separated

• Remove the relevant nut/cotter pin as required for the joint design

• Position the fork between the ball joint and steering knuckle

• Strike the tool firmly with a suitable hammer to separate the joint

• Maintain a stable stance and keep hands clear of impact areas

• Inspect components after separation and replace worn parts as needed

Vehicle Ball Joint Separator 245041 – Key FAQs

• What is a fork-style ball joint separator used for?

  • It’s used to split ball joints from steering knuckles during suspension and steering repairs, helping you remove components for replacement or servicing.

• Is this a hammered separator?

  • Yes, it’s designed to be driven in using a hammer. The fork shape applies separating force as it wedges between the joint and knuckle.

• What vehicles is it suitable for?

  • It’s intended for cars and light commercial vehicles, covering many common ball joint separation jobs in general servicing and repairs.

• What is the jaw capacity?

  • The jaw capacity is 25 x 70mm, which suits typical ball joint and steering knuckle separation tasks.

• Does it have a good grip?

  • Yes, the shaft is knurled to help maintain a secure grip, especially when working with gloves or oily hands.

• Will it damage the ball joint boot?

  • Fork separators can damage rubber boots during separation. If you need to preserve the boot, consider using an alternative puller-style separator.