Turbo Tie Rod...Is There A Trick? Options

[EdArango]

OK....This isn't my actual tie rod but it's the same set up. I've removed the nut on the top of the tie rod end and I assumed that it would come right off....but NO.

Am I missing something??? Is there some sort of trick that only the elite Porsche suspension guys know about in order to separate these two pieces??? I've tried tapping on it with rubber mallett....but nuthin!!

Any hints on separating it??

Thanks!!!
ED

[McMark]

Jim, sometime I need you to show me this trick. I've tried it on multiple occasions, on multiple models, and never had any luck. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)

[r_towle]

Jim, sometime I need you to show me this trick. I've tried it on multiple occasions, on multiple models, and never had any luck. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)

Its a tapered hole in the steering arm.
I did not believe it would work...but it really is simple...just a BFH.

Most of these arms have a flat nub on the outer most point....the farthest away from the arm portion, so its the most flexible part of the tapered hole....hope that makes sense.

on a 914, turn the offending wheel all the way to one side so you expose the arm out of the fender....so you can swing.
the flat spot is staring at you.
Stand up, car on the ground, ass to the fender.
get a 3lb hammer and hit that flat spot like you are trying to break the fitting...hit it hard and hit it very square...no lazy taps, no lazy side blows that bounce off.
One or two really good square shots dead center.
Its cool once you get one....
You will never use any tools again..just hit it right...and it pops out.

There is no damage to anything and it can all be put back together and used again....so its really good for strut work that does not require new tie rods...CSOB thing to do.

Rich