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> Tool needed from someone local, Someone should have one of these close by
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post Apr 24 2007, 12:14 AM
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I am taking the front end apart and for some reason, I cannot find my tie rod splitter tool, the one to remove the tie rods from the spindle, does anyone local have one I can borrow to get this thing apart? I could come get it if it is not too far away.
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post Apr 24 2007, 12:18 AM
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turn wheel so you can get to the back of the spindle.

Take the nut off, and cotter pin...

Clean off the spindle where the tie rod attaches.

There is a nub on the spindle, hit that nub, pretty hard, so the hammer is winging horizontal...
If properly hit...it pops the tie rod out..

I just did this the other day..it truely works, and it saves the boot.

It is really the luck of the swing, not the power...seems to need to be hit just right...otherwise, your just swinging at it...

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post Apr 24 2007, 12:20 AM
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Nub??? It is a Carrera front end, I tried beating on it with a hammer with no luck at all. What nub are you referring to?
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post Apr 24 2007, 12:25 AM
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there is a flat spot on the centerline of the arm where the tie rod is bolted in.

So, you have the arm, it has a round end with a hole for the tie rod.
On the outer diameter of that round part , at the very end of the arm it a flat spot.
Swing the hammer horizontal, and hit the spot hard.
Dont i hit the arm all over, just that spot.
It will pop, just a matter of hitting it right, and with the correct amount of force.

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post Apr 24 2007, 12:27 AM
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I have a fork type tool that I think would work in your situation. I'm going to the R & G swapmeet Sunday and can bring it with me if you'd like.
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post Apr 24 2007, 12:28 AM
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Ok, I will give it a try....... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif)
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post Apr 24 2007, 12:30 AM
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Scott,

I AM ON M,Y WAY OVER...

All I need is a big ball peen hammer and about a 3.4 foot peice of pipe... I'll have that sucker off with out hurtin nuttin... Pronto....

Rich nailed.... Ya just gotta know how.... ders a trick to it.......

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post Apr 24 2007, 12:32 AM
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Well, I tried it, no avail.....

Clayton just called and said there is a trick to it, he is on his way over to try it.

We will see. I really want to get this thing going now and with all the progress I just hate to stop now. If this dont work, I am off to bed for the night. Thanks
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post Apr 24 2007, 01:26 AM
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QUOTE(skline @ Apr 23 2007, 10:32 PM) *

Well, I tried it, no avail.....

Clayton just called and said there is a trick to it, he is on his way over to try it.

We will see. I really want to get this thing going now and with all the progress I just hate to stop now. If this dont work, I am off to bed for the night. Thanks


From Clayton, it's too late to really bang on da bitch... So we put some PB like stuff on it and will wait till tomorrow... It's gunna take some heat and some banging manyana...

Clayton
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post Apr 24 2007, 09:14 AM
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Could you post a picture showing what Rich is talking about?
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post Apr 24 2007, 09:22 AM
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pickle fork?
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post Apr 24 2007, 09:24 AM
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yes! its the atomic bomb of automotive tooling.

It literally F's everything up (seals, etc) but gets the fused pieces unfuzed.

8# sledge, pickle fork and my front right strut removed for removing ball end off of shock.
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post Apr 24 2007, 10:35 AM
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QUOTE(skline @ Apr 23 2007, 11:14 PM) *

I am taking the front end apart and for some reason, I cannot find my tie rod splitter tool, the one to remove the tie rods from the spindle, does anyone local have one I can borrow to get this thing apart? I could come get it if it is not too far away.


You can rent thoughs from autozone for free....

I haven't used that tool for my 914, but I have for another car and it worked good.
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post Apr 24 2007, 11:47 AM
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Tie rod end pic,
Just above the thumb in this picture is where you hit...
The direction of the force will be straight down the neck of the arm, so nothing will get bent here...

this is the standard way to remove a ball joint.
The pullers only come into play with stubborn joints, or ones that will be thrown out.
If one of you PhotoShop Gurus knows what I am talking about, please add a few arrows to this picture...

Thanx
Rich


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back the nut off, and flip it over....

then beat on the nut (and not the threads)

i use a pickle fork when i plan on replacing tie rods.
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post Apr 24 2007, 05:10 PM
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Scott,
Is this the tool you need?


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thats a neat little tool!
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post Apr 24 2007, 08:05 PM
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That might work Elliot, did you have it or are you just teasing me?
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post Apr 25 2007, 05:40 PM
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QUOTE(skline @ Apr 24 2007, 07:05 PM) *

That might work Elliot, did you have it or are you just teasing me?



I have the tool. If you need it, I'll bring it up.
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post Apr 25 2007, 06:06 PM
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QUOTE(Aaron Cox @ Apr 24 2007, 08:22 AM) *

pickle fork?



Heh heh... He said pickle fork. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)



I can still bring mine on Sunday if you need it.
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