{"id":34786,"date":"2026-08-20T21:39:59","date_gmt":"2026-08-20T18:39:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/compu-car.com\/?post_type=product&#038;p=34786"},"modified":"2026-09-22T10:21:48","modified_gmt":"2026-09-22T07:21:48","slug":"ball-joint-separator","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/compu-car.com\/en\/product\/ball-joint-separator\/","title":{"rendered":"Ball Joint Separator Tool With Adjustable Tie Rod"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 data-path-to-node=\"4\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dismantle_Stubborn_Parts_with_a_Ball_Joint_Separator\"><\/span>Dismantle Stubborn Parts with a Ball Joint Separator<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"5\">When servicing front-end steering and suspension systems, technicians often face stubbornly stuck joints. The traditional method of hammering the component loose frequently results in damaged rubber boots or ruined threads, inflating repair costs and delaying the job. A ball joint separator offers a smarter mechanical solution. By sliding the forked jaw around the assembly and turning the pressure bolt, this ball joint removal tool applies a gradual, controlled force that pops the joint free smoothly, keeping adjacent parts completely intact.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-34821\" src=\"https:\/\/compu-car.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ball-joint-separator-forged-steel-600x600.webp\" alt=\"Ball joint separator forged steel with pressure screw\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/compu-car.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ball-joint-separator-forged-steel-600x600.webp 600w, https:\/\/compu-car.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ball-joint-separator-forged-steel-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/compu-car.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ball-joint-separator-forged-steel-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/compu-car.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ball-joint-separator-forged-steel-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/compu-car.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ball-joint-separator-forged-steel.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"6\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Adjustable_Design_for_Various_Tie-Rod_Ends\"><\/span>Adjustable Design for Various Tie-Rod Ends<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7\">Vehicles come with different component sizes, meaning a rigid tool is not always enough. This ball joint puller features an adjustable mechanism that alters the jaw&#8217;s capacity to fit different diameters. This adaptability makes it highly versatile for separating tie-rod ends and ball joints from the suspension arm across standard passenger cars and larger vehicles. It is a highly practical addition to any workshop&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/compu-car.com\/en\/product-category\/automotive-tools-for-diagnostics\/\">car tools<\/a> collection, ready to tackle different front-end challenges.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Available_in_Two_Models\"><\/span>Available in Two Models<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The ball joint separator comes in two models based on vehicle origin, and you can select the model that fits from the product options when adding it to the cart:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Silver model \u2014 for European vehicles:<\/strong> 16 cm length, 5 cm maximum width, 8.5 cm pressure bolt.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-34817\" src=\"https:\/\/compu-car.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ball-joint-separator-fork-jaw-600x600.webp\" alt=\"Ball joint separator fork jaw and adjustable screw\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/compu-car.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ball-joint-separator-fork-jaw-600x600.webp 600w, https:\/\/compu-car.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ball-joint-separator-fork-jaw-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/compu-car.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ball-joint-separator-fork-jaw-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/compu-car.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ball-joint-separator-fork-jaw-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/compu-car.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ball-joint-separator-fork-jaw.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Black model \u2014 for Japanese vehicles:<\/strong> 16 cm length, 4 cm maximum width, 9 cm pressure bolt.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-34822\" src=\"https:\/\/compu-car.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ball-joint-separator-tie-rod-tool-600x600.webp\" alt=\"Ball joint separator with removable pressure bolt\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/compu-car.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ball-joint-separator-tie-rod-tool-600x600.webp 600w, https:\/\/compu-car.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ball-joint-separator-tie-rod-tool-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/compu-car.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ball-joint-separator-tie-rod-tool-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/compu-car.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ball-joint-separator-tie-rod-tool-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/compu-car.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ball-joint-separator-tie-rod-tool.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Both models open to a maximum gap of 5.5 cm, covering the common sizes of ball joints and tie-rod ends on passenger cars.<\/p>\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"8\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Forged_Steel_Under_High_Mechanical_Stress\"><\/span>Forged Steel Under High Mechanical Stress<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"9\">Breaking a tight taper requires high torque, so the tool body is constructed from drop-forged, heat-treated steel. The pressure bolt features machined threads that handle continuous high-friction turning without stripping, letting the tool withstand the separation force of daily workshop use.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"9\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-34818\" src=\"https:\/\/compu-car.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ball-joint-separator-pressure-bolt-600x600.webp\" alt=\"Ball joint separator with removable pressure bolt\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/compu-car.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ball-joint-separator-pressure-bolt-600x600.webp 600w, https:\/\/compu-car.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ball-joint-separator-pressure-bolt-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/compu-car.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ball-joint-separator-pressure-bolt-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/compu-car.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ball-joint-separator-pressure-bolt-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/compu-car.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ball-joint-separator-pressure-bolt.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"10\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Proven_Workshop_Durability\"><\/span>Proven Workshop Durability<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"p-rc_ea7a1ea04478613d-131\" data-path-to-node=\"11\">Dealing with undercarriage components demands equipment that won&#8217;t fail mid-task. Because we source this tool directly from the factory, it carries the actual drop-forged strength required for intense professional use. Supported by the Compu-Car quality guarantee and our experience supplying reliable equipment since 2010, it is a practical, long-lasting investment for precise, safe mechanical repairs.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"11\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/web.whatsapp.com\/send?phone=966126986828&#038;text=\" class=\"wws-shortcode-btn\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"font-family: inherit; font-weight: inherit; background-color: #22c15e; display: flex; color: #fff;\" data-wws-button-number=\"966126986828\" data-wws-button-message=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M380.9 97.1C339 55.1 283.2 32 223.9 32c-122.4 0-222 99.6-222 222 0 39.1 10.2 77.3 29.6 111L0 480l117.7-30.9c32.4 17.7 68.9 27 106.1 27h.1c122.3 0 224.1-99.6 224.1-222 0-59.3-25.2-115-67.1-157zm-157 341.6c-33.2 0-65.7-8.9-94-25.7l-6.7-4-69.8 18.3L72 359.2l-4.4-7c-18.5-29.4-28.2-63.3-28.2-98.2 0-101.7 82.8-184.5 184.6-184.5 49.3 0 95.6 19.2 130.4 54.1 34.8 34.9 56.2 81.2 56.1 130.5 0 101.8-84.9 184.6-186.6 184.6zm101.2-138.2c-5.5-2.8-32.8-16.2-37.9-18-5.1-1.9-8.8-2.8-12.5 2.8-3.7 5.6-14.3 18-17.6 21.8-3.2 3.7-6.5 4.2-12 1.4-32.6-16.3-54-29.1-75.5-66-5.7-9.8 5.7-9.1 16.3-30.3 1.8-3.7.9-6.9-.5-9.7-1.4-2.8-12.5-30.1-17.1-41.2-4.5-10.8-9.1-9.3-12.5-9.5-3.2-.2-6.9-.2-10.6-.2-3.7 0-9.7 1.4-14.8 6.9-5.1 5.6-19.4 19-19.4 46.3 0 27.3 19.9 53.7 22.6 57.4 2.8 3.7 39.1 59.7 94.8 83.8 35.2 15.2 49 16.5 66.6 13.9 10.7-1.6 32.8-13.4 37.4-26.4 4.6-13 4.6-24.1 3.2-26.4-1.3-2.5-5-3.9-10.5-6.6z\"><\/path><\/svg> For more information about the item Contact Compu-Car by WhatsApp from here or by phone on same number\t<\/a>\n\n\t<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter-rtl ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">\u0641\u0647\u0631\u0633 \u0627\u0644\u0645\u062d\u062a\u0648\u064a\u0627\u062a<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/compu-car.com\/en\/product\/ball-joint-separator\/#Dismantle_Stubborn_Parts_with_a_Ball_Joint_Separator\" >Dismantle Stubborn Parts with a Ball Joint Separator<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/compu-car.com\/en\/product\/ball-joint-separator\/#Adjustable_Design_for_Various_Tie-Rod_Ends\" >Adjustable Design for Various Tie-Rod Ends<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/compu-car.com\/en\/product\/ball-joint-separator\/#Available_in_Two_Models\" >Available in Two Models<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/compu-car.com\/en\/product\/ball-joint-separator\/#Forged_Steel_Under_High_Mechanical_Stress\" >Forged Steel Under High Mechanical Stress<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/compu-car.com\/en\/product\/ball-joint-separator\/#Proven_Workshop_Durability\" >Proven Workshop Durability<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p data-path-to-node=\"1,3,0\">A ball joint separator is a mechanical tool designed to break loose tight taper fittings in the suspension system without resorting to violent hammering. Its adjustable design allows mechanics to handle various tie-rod ends safely and efficiently.<\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"1,3,1\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"1,3,1,0,0\"><span data-path-to-node=\"1,3,1,0,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"1,3,1,0,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Controlled separation:<\/b> Relies on a threaded pressure bolt to push the joint out smoothly, preventing torn rubber boots or stripped threads<\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"1,3,1,0,0,2\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"1,3,1,1,0\"><span data-path-to-node=\"1,3,1,1,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"1,3,1,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Solid steel construction:<\/b> Built from drop-forged, heat-treated steel to endure the high mechanical stress required in daily front-end service<\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"1,3,1,1,0,2\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p id=\"p-rc_ea7a1ea04478613d-127\" data-path-to-node=\"1,3,1,2,0\"><span data-path-to-node=\"1,3,1,2,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"1,3,1,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Assured durability:<\/b> Sourced directly from the factory and backed by a strict quality guarantee for heavy-duty workshop performance<\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"1,3,1,2,0,2\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":34816,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_eb_attr":""},"product_brand":[1784],"product_cat":[980],"product_tag":[],"class_list":["post-34786","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_brand-ltms-tools","product_cat-automotive-tools-for-diagnostics","first","instock","taxable","shipping-taxable","purchasable","product-type-variable"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/compu-car.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/34786","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/compu-car.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/compu-car.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/compu-car.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=34786"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/compu-car.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/34816"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/compu-car.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=34786"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/compu-car.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=34786"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/compu-car.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=34786"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/compu-car.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=34786"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}