Drop arm ball removal

[John Mason]

With tight tapers I use a pry bar and put it under some tension to release then strike the tapered hole with a couple of heavy sharp blows with a hammer. The shock usually jars it free. Only strike it in the thickest part and never be tempted to strike the threaded part that takes the nut. I use this method on track rod ends all the time and generally releases them without damage to the rubbers.

John Mason.