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bart40 · 11-15-2013, 12:51 PM

O.K. This shouldn't be this difficult. I'm disassembling the front end on my 40 sedan project. I can't get the drag link connectors apart. I've tapped, pounded, and cussed. I've worked on model a's but this is new to me. Any suggestions? Thanks.

V8COOPMAN · 11-15-2013, 01:17 PM

You need a "pickle fork", or tie-rod separator, like the one pictured in the below link from Harbor Freight. They're available at many BETTER auto parts stores, too. DD

http://www.harborfreight.com/16-inch...ator-1759.html

bart40 · 11-15-2013, 01:23 PM

Thanks!!! I'm on my way to harbour freight now.

Fordors · 11-15-2013, 02:00 PM

Using two stout ball pein hammers to hit both sides of the steering arm, pitman arm, or spindle will accomplish the same thing for free and cause no damage. Loosen nut (but don't remove) on tie rod end (or ball joint, too) hit both sides of the forging simultanously and the tapered stud will pop loose. Best part is no damage to the rod end, should you want to re-use it.

19Fordy · 11-15-2013, 03:14 PM

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11-15-2013, 12:51 PM	#1
bart40 Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: oklahoma Posts: 38	steering disassembly O.K. This shouldn't be this difficult. I'm disassembling the front end on my 40 sedan project. I can't get the drag link connectors apart. I've tapped, pounded, and cussed. I've worked on model a's but this is new to me. Any suggestions? Thanks.

11-15-2013, 01:17 PM	#2
V8COOPMAN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: East Shore of LAKE HOUSTON Posts: 11,115	Re: steering disassembly You need a "pickle fork", or tie-rod separator, like the one pictured in the below link from Harbor Freight. They're available at many BETTER auto parts stores, too. DD http://www.harborfreight.com/16-inch...ator-1759.html __________________ *Click Links Below* __ ▼ *'35-'36 W/8BA & MECHANICAL FAN* *T5 W/TORQUE TUBE*

11-15-2013, 01:23 PM	#3
bart40 Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: oklahoma Posts: 38	Re: steering disassembly Thanks!!! I'm on my way to harbour freight now.

11-15-2013, 02:00 PM	#4
Fordors Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Orland Park,IL Posts: 1,402	Re: steering disassembly Using two stout ball pein hammers to hit both sides of the steering arm, pitman arm, or spindle will accomplish the same thing for free and cause no damage. Loosen nut (but don't remove) on tie rod end (or ball joint, too) hit both sides of the forging simultanously and the tapered stud will pop loose. Best part is no damage to the rod end, should you want to re-use it.

11-15-2013, 03:14 PM	#5
19Fordy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coral Springs FL Posts: 10,950	Re: steering disassembly Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) [B]Use anti-seize compound when re-installing. Last edited by 19Fordy; 11-15-2013 at 11:06 PM.