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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ Need help removing tie rods

Posted by: watsonrx13 Oct 5 2006, 05:58 PM

OK, I've removed the castellated nut, added PB Blaster for the last 3 days, placed a jack stand underneath the front brake disc, pounded on the side of the spindle where the tie rod bolt goes through, used a gear puller type tie rod removal tool, but still no movement.

Any other recommendations. BTW, I'll be replacing the tie rod with a turbo version...

-- Rob

Posted by: Headrage Oct 5 2006, 06:02 PM

Get a pickle fork.

You're going to end up replacing the tie-rod ends anyway. You can get one cheap at any flaps and it'll make short work of the seperation.

Posted by: watsonrx13 Oct 5 2006, 06:25 PM

QUOTE(Headrage @ Oct 5 2006, 08:02 PM)

Get a pickle fork.

You're going to end up replacing the tie-rod ends anyway. You can get one cheap at any flaps and it'll make short work of the seperation.

Thanks Allan, I'll try that next....

Posted by: watsonrx13 Oct 9 2006, 03:54 PM

Allen, success....

I used the pickle fork and a 3# ....

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BTW, I also jacked up the control arm and put a jack stand underneath the brake disc to relieve the pressure from the tie-rod ends....

The front suspension is now removed..... time for a refreshment....

If anyone is interested in the progress of this project and any others I've done, please check my signature for my website....

-- Rob

Posted by: Joe Ricard Oct 9 2006, 06:45 PM

Hey Rob, I think you hit it one too many times. The whole freaking suspension fell out.

Man I'm not messing with you no more.

Posted by: PORobinSCHE Oct 9 2006, 06:48 PM

isn't that the car you just bought? already broken??