Hi Dodger,
Thx for the reply & info.
Used this particular technique - what happens is that the 'vice' hammer bounces on the other side on the blow with the smaller hammer. Creates sort of a rhythm. A mechanic from a car workshop came up with this.
Had a look at a nearby tractor (Kubota / John Deere) workshop, there they took out a huge sledgehammer for the reluctant cases. Didn't want that anywhere near my 1719 steering rods!! Plus side for tractors, the ball joints are easily accessible. For a Mercedes 1719 it's not.
The Kukko ball joint puller then showed the frightening amount of force necessary to push out the conical pin. It came out with an explosive snap. With hindsight i really doubt any hammering would have done it. The pin & socket were totally dry, prolly not greased at all when put together again many many years ago.
The Kukko tool is well worth it's price - a workshop session is more expensive, not even added the fuel to get there & away.
Cheers!
Arno
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