Technician A says to install press-fit ball joints using a hammer on the ball joint housing to seat the ball joint in the control arm. Technician B says that a tool resembling a large C-clamp should be used to press ball joints in and out. Which technician is correct?

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Technician B is correct because using a tool resembling a large C-clamp, often referred to as a ball joint press, is the proper method to press ball joints in and out without damaging the components. Hammering on the ball joint housing can cause damage to the ball joint and the control arm.

Technician a Says to Install Press-Fit Ball Joints Using a Hammer