Trouble with Tie Rods... |
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Trouble with Tie Rods... |
MikeM |
Jul 27 2014, 12:41 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 564 Joined: 16-May 10 From: Calgary, Canada Member No.: 11,733 Region Association: Canada |
Hi all...getting ready to install turbo tie rods and I'm trying to remove the old tie rods.
I have the outer end disconnected from the spindle and I'm trying to remove the tie rod and inner end together. This is easier said than done. Pelican article says to use the tie rod as a lever to loosen the inner end from the rack. Problem is that the worn inner bushing absorbs all the torque and the tie rod hits the body and has no where to go. What am I missing here?? Mike |
MikeM |
Jul 27 2014, 04:08 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 564 Joined: 16-May 10 From: Calgary, Canada Member No.: 11,733 Region Association: Canada |
I'm not sure I know what you mean...I'm trying to remove the inner tie rod end and tie rod all together. I can't get it loosened from the rack.
Mike |
bdstone914 |
Jul 27 2014, 04:24 PM
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bdstone914 Group: Members Posts: 4,522 Joined: 8-November 03 From: Riverside CA Member No.: 1,319 |
I'm not sure I know what you mean...I'm trying to remove the inner tie rod end and tie rod all together. I can't get it loosened from the rack. Mike I removed the tie rod ends from the rack is sent to you with it in a vise. The round part that holds the end of the boot acts like a jam nt with the tie rod end. I put a big punch through the tie rod end and turned it a small amount. Then I used a big hammer and punch to loosen the round disc thing. Once it is loose you can unscrew the tie rod end. Maybe you can get a pipe wrench on it. Or if you have an air chisel with a blunt end use it in one of the notches of the round part. |
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