Re: 5K Q Owners ! some rear suspension info....(medium length)

[David Weiss <dzweiss@worldnet.att.net>]

>I am having a similar noise in my left rear and the links have already
>been replaced.
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>Also, is the tool you called a "ball joint separator" also referred to
>affectionately as a "pickle fork"?

FWIW, when I replaced the links on the '89 200Q, used a pickle fork on
one side and found the incline on that particular fork a bit narrow--
the end of the fork went too far and nicked the sheet metal.  On the
other side, used a small (6-inch max spread) 2-arm gear puller.  The
bottom of the ball joint "bolt" is hollowed out to accept the pointed
end of the puller.  For the tie rods in the front, had to use an 8-inch
puller; if you ever do that, stuff some shop towels over the tie rod
where it comes through the fender, to cushion the tie rod when it lets
go w/ a bang!

Sounds like you won't be replacing the rear links for a while, now.