Lisle 18530 Stepped Ball Joint Separator, 15/16" Tine Opening, for Ball Joints and FWD CV Drive Shafts

Lisle 18530 Stepped Ball Joint Separator, 15/16" Tine Opening, for Ball Joints and FWD CV Drive Shafts

• Lisle LI18530 is a stepped ball joint separator designed to separate ball joints from the steering knuckle and to remove CV drive shafts on FWD vehicles. This heavy-duty separator combines a 15/16" tine opening with a stepped fork design that helps keep the tool from bouncing back during use.
• Features:
  • Stepped fork design helps keep the tool from bouncing back, improving grip and control during separation work.
  • 15/16" tine opening provides the verified fork size for the intended ball joint and CV drive shaft service applications.
  • Drop-forged and heat-treated construction supports long service life in repeated suspension and driveline work.
  • Sharpenable steps allow the gripping edges to be renewed if needed for continued service performance.
  • This tool is designed for separating worn ball joints and for removing CV drive shafts on FWD vehicles rather than as a replacement part for another SKU.
• Specifications:
  • Manufacturer: Lisle
  • Part Number: LI18530
  • MPN: 18530
  • UPC: 083045185307
  • Product Type: Ball Joint Separator
  • Design: Stepped
  • Tine Opening: 15/16"
  • Material: Drop-Forged, Heat-Treated Steel
  • Handle Length: 10-1/2"
  • System Compatibility or Application: Designed for separating worn ball joints from the steering knuckle and removing CV drive shafts on FWD vehicles
  • Quantity: 1 Tool
• The Stepped Ball Joint Separator can also be referred to as a ball joint fork, a pickle fork separator, a CV drive shaft separator, a suspension separator tool, and a stepped ball joint removal tool.

Lisle manufactures specialty automotive tools and service equipment for professional repair and maintenance work. The brand is known for practical mechanic tools, suspension service tools, and problem-solving products used in garages, fleet service, and industrial environments.

Q: What is Lisle LI18530 used for?
A: It is used to separate worn ball joints from the steering knuckle and to remove CV drive shafts on FWD vehicles.

Q: What is the tine opening size on this separator?
A: The verified tine opening is 15/16".

Q: What does the stepped design do?
A: Lisle states that the stepped design helps keep the tool from bouncing back during use.

Q: Why is there no Includes section?
A: This SKU is a single separator tool and does not contain two or more distinct components, so the quantity is listed in the Specifications section.