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kenb43 · 09-10-2014, 03:26 PM

How do I get the steering arms out of the spindles?

I have the tie rod and drag link disconnected and the castle nuts removed from the steering arms, but they won't come out. is there a locking pin in there, or do I just need some heat and more force?

ken b

Tim B. · 09-10-2014, 04:53 PM

They are probably just rusted in a bit. Hit them with some penetrating oil an put the nut back on backwards to protect the threads and give the nut a tap with mallet. They are not a tapered press fit. The spindle and arm are machined to align and lock the arm externally. Tim

kenb43 · 09-10-2014, 09:03 PM

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Thank you. I'll work on them again tomorrow.

kb

09-10-2014, 03:26 PM	#1
kenb43 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 17	steering arms How do I get the steering arms out of the spindles? I have the tie rod and drag link disconnected and the castle nuts removed from the steering arms, but they won't come out. is there a locking pin in there, or do I just need some heat and more force? ken b

09-10-2014, 04:53 PM	#2
Tim B. Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Southern Maine Posts: 162	Re: steering arms They are probably just rusted in a bit. Hit them with some penetrating oil an put the nut back on backwards to protect the threads and give the nut a tap with mallet. They are not a tapered press fit. The spindle and arm are machined to align and lock the arm externally. Tim

09-10-2014, 09:03 PM	#3
kenb43 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 17	Re: steering arms Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Thank you. I'll work on them again tomorrow. kb

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