Tie-rod replacement question |
|
Porsche, and the Porsche crest are registered trademarks of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG.
This site is not affiliated with Porsche in any way. Its only purpose is to provide an online forum for car enthusiasts. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. |
|
Tie-rod replacement question |
SKL1 |
May 30 2016, 04:50 PM
Post
#1
|
Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,608 Joined: 19-February 11 From: north Scottsdale Member No.: 12,732 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Replacing tie-rods after getting the new ones discussed here elsewhere.
Working on the first one on driver's side- when turning the castellated nut on top the whole thing turns. Thought about trying to put some pressure on the shaft with vise grips but the shaft and nut still turn as a unit... Any ideas? I'm stuck before I've almost gotten started! |
somd914 |
May 30 2016, 06:20 PM
Post
#2
|
Member Group: Members Posts: 1,171 Joined: 21-February 11 From: Southern Maryland Member No.: 12,741 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
On the driver's side, agree to soak it with PB Blaster or Kroil, don't waste your time with WD-40 or Liquid Wrench. Try putting heat to also, and don't worry about melting the boot since you are replacing it.
In case like yours I've had limited luck putting a jack under the ball joint to force it tighter, have had great luck cutting them off with a cutoff wheel on a grinder. Also in some cases I've been able to grab the shaft under the boot with vice grips and prevent the shaft from turning while getting the top nut off. |
Lo-Fi Version | Time is now: 12th June 2024 - 04:37 AM |
All rights reserved 914World.com © since 2002 |
914World.com is the fastest growing online 914 community! We have it all, classifieds, events, forums, vendors, parts, autocross, racing, technical articles, events calendar, newsletter, restoration, gallery, archives, history and more for your Porsche 914 ... |