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OTC 6297 Ball Joint Separator

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  • This tool is used to separate the ball joint from the spindle support arm
  • It works on many domestic and import front wheel drive vehicles
  • Is adjustable up to 2" for different size ball joints
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This tool is used to separate the ball joint from the spindle support arm. It works on many domestic and import front wheel drive vehicles and is adjustable up to 2" for different size ball joints.

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4.54.5 out of 5 stars526
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4.5 out of 5 stars
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526 global ratings

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Customers like the quality, ease of use, value, and adjustability of the auto accessory. For example, they mention it's a heavy duty tool, well built, and adjustable to fit different ball joints. That said some complain about the fit and stickiness.

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211 customers mention183 positive28 negative

Customers like the quality of the auto accessory. For example, they mention it's a heavy duty tool, well built, and works well. Some say it works fine for most cars and that it makes separating ball joints as easy as a snap.

"...Once I got this tool I was skeptical because it seems heavy duty, but seemed poorly put together with how it had gaps between the top and bottom jaw...." Read more

"Solidly built. Doesn't destroy the grease cup. Adjusts to two heights...." Read more

"...Also works great on tie rods that happen to fit the tool...." Read more

"...4 tie rods in a 30+ year old car, so this one appears to be pretty durable (and it's already been on loan to several other friends)...." Read more

48 customers mention48 positive0 negative

Customers find the tool easy to use. They say it's a good tool for removing ball joints and steering components. Some mention it works great for separating tie rods and ball joints.

"...Works on the ball joints and tie rod ends. Mechanic quoted me $350 to replace tie rod ends and tie rod inners on 03 diamante...." Read more

"...No more! THIS is THE tool for ball joint removal, if you want a stress-free life, and it's a MUST have where there is limited maneuvering room and..." Read more

"...The right tools make the job very easy and this is one of those that will last a lifetime...." Read more

"...This allowed the removal of tie rod ends, and lower control arms to replace a ball joint WITHOUT damaging the boots on the items not needing removed..." Read more

25 customers mention22 positive3 negative

Customers like the value of the auto accessory. They say it's well worth the price and works great for being a cheaper tool.

"...That is a very good price for parts and labor...." Read more

"Great price. Well made. Worked flawlessly for tie-rod end removal...." Read more

"...Worth every penny!" Read more

"...Heavy tool too, no flexing or giving on this tool. Great value from Amazon.robertdanOTC 6297 Ball Joint Separator" Read more

17 customers mention17 positive0 negative

Customers find the adjustability of the auto accessory to be useful. They mention that the width is adjustable, and the pivot point makes adjusting for multiple size ball joints a breeze. The tool fits the upper and lower ball joints and the steering tie rod ball joint, and it's very strong. It's great for tight locations and easily pops out the ball.

"Solidly built. Doesn't destroy the grease cup. Adjusts to two heights...." Read more

"...there is a ball bearing on the end of the bolt, and the pivot point is adjustable...." Read more

"...What more can you ask for?I used this on an '87 BMW 325is and it fit well, popped the ball joints out and did not damage the rubber boots...." Read more

"...Well made, adjustable and quite useful." Read more

15 customers mention15 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the speed of the auto accessory. They mention that it works really quick, is easy to use, and allows the job to progress smoothly. Some are happy with its performance and say that it saves a lot of time.

"...It is easy to use, well made and allowed the job to progress smoothly and efficiently.OTC still makes a great product.Marion." Read more

"...This thing doing the job so easy and so quick.Before i had it it took me 1 hour to take the ball joint out from the a arm." Read more

"...I used this and the job went smooth. If I would of used this tool the first time I wouldn't of had to replace the ball joints!!" Read more

"...This one did the job in a few seconds and looks like it will never break...." Read more

14 customers mention14 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the damage of the auto accessory. They say it works flawlessly and has not caused any damage to the boots. They also say it does not break the ball joint boot, and does not destroy the grease boots of the ball joints.

"...BMW 325is and it fit well, popped the ball joints out and did not damage the rubber boots...." Read more

"...Tightened it down and smack the side with a hammer a POP! No damage to the boots or anything! Buy it. Its worth the 30 and change." Read more

"...Each time it has worked flawlessly and has not caused any damage to the boots. This tool is well designed, heavy duty, and easy to use...." Read more

"...takes less effort, and most important of all, it does not damage the ball join boot...." Read more

15 customers mention0 positive15 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the fit of the tool. They say it's too narrow to fit on the ball joint, and it doesn't fit their car. Some customers also mention that the tool looks poorly cast and is too small to fit and get a good bite on.

"...type and price and the one I got that kind of worked, this thing feels small and looks kind of poorly cast by the seams and such down the sides but..." Read more

"...the clunky square teeth of the Pitman arm puller did, it was still a tight fit and did end up compressing the tie rod end boot a little...." Read more

"...Dakota 4X4 but would not work for the lower ball joint as the tool was a bit to small to fit and get a good bite on it, liberaly lubed threads with..." Read more

"...I will admit, sometimes it's a tough fit and you have to be clever with its location, but that's no fault of this separator and more the suspension..." Read more

9 customers mention0 positive9 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the stickiness of the tool. They mention that it would not come loose, the pivot / pin seems to slip out easily, and the tool can fly off violently in use.

"...in collar/bushing has come out of the kingpin and is still stuck too the ball joint. This is something not meant to come apart...." Read more

"...and energy is lost and wasted by this thing torquing and twisting itself all out if wack and not pushing square on anything...." Read more

"...the threads, positioned the tool and torqued it down, the joint would not budge - my wife came outside and called me to lunch, so I left it, all..." Read more

"...It can fly off violently in use, so we used tie wire to secure the whole thing to the car...." Read more

Does not fit BMW 5 Series '96-'03
4 Stars
Does not fit BMW 5 Series '96-'03
I got this to do front end service on a 1998 BMW 5 Series. It doesn't open wide enough to pop the control arm ball joint on this car. The tool is very well made; just doesn't fit my car.The opening on this tool is 2", so if you need more clearance you might want to try a different one.
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Gabe
5.0 out of 5 stars Saved me many hours of frustration!
Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2017
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Let me start off by saying that with many purchases over 3-4 years since I created my amazon account this is the only review I have ever written. The reason is this tool performs very well! It is a universal tool so it may not fit your application perfectly, but on my 05 Mazda 6 2.3 it worked wonders! I have spent the past week trying every method I could think of! Hammer, pickle fork, gear puller, propane torch, penetrating oil, and even my BFH. Nothing and I mean nothing made this ball joint want to come loose! Once I got this tool I was skeptical because it seems heavy duty, but seemed poorly put together with how it had gaps between the top and bottom jaw. I lubed up the threads with anti seize and started cranking away. I cranked it down as hard as I could with my 1/2" ratchet in very limited space and gave the bottom jaw a tap right below the joint and it popped right out! To do the remaining 3 ball joints it took less than 5 min. Each popped out with little effort. This is a must have tool as I have spent many times in the past week kicking my feet and calling my car every name in the book! would highly recommend!
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J. Busse
5.0 out of 5 stars works as it should
Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2012
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Solidly built. Doesn't destroy the grease cup. Adjusts to two heights. Presses out the pin without damaging the threads (as long as the nut is only backed off so the top of the nut is the same level as the top of the threads) and is built to last. Works on the ball joints and tie rod ends. Mechanic quoted me $350 to replace tie rod ends and tie rod inners on 03 diamante. That is a very good price for parts and labor. Through Amazon I bought this tool and the $20 smooth inner tie rod remover (looks like a muffler clamp with a 3/8 inch square insert) Two moog tie rods for $30 each and two ends for $20 each . (parts could have been cheaper but I like Moog) With this tool and the inner tool the job took only 1 hour for both. So I saved $200 and still have the tools. Not bad. What more can you ask for. Next project is replacing the 9 ball joints on my 65 FJ40.
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Adam Spring
5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding Tool & Customer Service, DO NOT USE an IMPACT GUN w/this tool
Reviewed in the United States on June 22, 2016
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I used this tool to remove & replace some stubborn lower ball joints on an old Toyota Pickup. The ball joints were stubborn enough that torquing down the tool was not enough to dislodge them. What worked for me was using a heavy aluminum hammer to hit the control arm where the BJ seats, with the tool torqued down, and together it was enough to dislodge these old BJ's. Without this great tool, I don't know how I would have got them out.

It's important to note that you SHOULD NOT use an impact gun with the tool. It can damage the tool and void your warranty. OTC (a Bosch subsidiary) also recommends cleaning and lubricating the threads after each use. I actually broke the jaw pivot pin at the end where the bearing detent is located. I was still able to finish the job since the pivot pin was still long enough to extend all the way through the hinge. OTC's great customer service took care of me and replaced the tool free of charge.

Overall I'm very pleased with the tool, and OTC, and would buy more of their specialized tools in the future!
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D. Sauer
4.0 out of 5 stars Decent quality, works
Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2014
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The pin can be moved to either of two positions, giving it a pretty wide range of motion. Using this to remove some pretty tight ball joints that a pickle fork and some serious persuasion with a sledge hammer would not budge, this did get the job done. However, there's a steel ball in a recess on the end of the bolt to allow the bolt to turn while you crank it down. I put a pretty good flat spot on that ball the first time I used it. It still works, but not quite as smoothly as when new. There was an incredible amount of force being applied to flatten about 1/4 of a ~quarter inch steel ball, and the tool didn't break, so I guess this is alright. Either way, this worked on my '95 BMW 740i lower control arms, where a pickle fork couldn't get a good bite and where there was no room to directly hammer on the ball joint, so I'm happy with it. I've used it on all of my subsequent jobs, and it hasn't broken yet.

Probably the main thing I'd like to see improved upon would be the use of a flanged bolt head so a wrench (like a Gear Wrench) could be easily used without slipping up the head onto the threaded area. But a socket on a ratchet handle (preferably a large ratchet) can be used just fine.
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Luca
5.0 out of 5 stars Tools works well. just to know quality control isn't best
Reviewed in Canada on September 29, 2021
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Tools works well. just to know quality control isn't best. Tool doesn't line up correct. But still is usable, but might not last to long under many uses
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Manu A S
5.0 out of 5 stars Recommended
Reviewed in India on July 11, 2019
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Good tool for those who don't want to strike the hub joint with a hammer !
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Ben
5.0 out of 5 stars Good quality
Reviewed in Australia on March 17, 2023
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Have used a number of times now. Well made and works great
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5.0 out of 5 stars Solid tool!
Reviewed in Canada on October 31, 2023
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Far more solid than the cheap version I tried first. The cheap version quickly bent as forces increased. The OTC tool did not bend. Worked like a charm.
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Stefan
5.0 out of 5 stars It's a quality, brand name tool.
Reviewed in Canada on February 27, 2021
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Looks like a very good product, I'm using it professionally, so far so good, just don't overtight it, use it just to apply pressure on the ball joint and tap the control arm with the hammer.
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