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09-05-2019, 09:03 PM | #1 |
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Tie Rod End Removal
I need to change out a tie rod end on a '40 Ford and am stymied by how tightly the little bugger is attached to the steering arm on the spindle. I have given the threaded end some good blows with a 2 lb hammer with no movement. Any suggestions or secrets to the process? Thanks!
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09-05-2019, 09:12 PM | #2 |
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Re: Tie Rod End Removal
Check this out.
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsc...-ends-how.html Some folks wack the side of the steering arm surrounding the taper on the tie rod and the tie rod literally falls down. You might also want to try a pickle fork. |
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09-05-2019, 10:26 PM | #3 |
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Re: Tie Rod End Removal
Harbor Freight had a kit that included a number of handy tapered joint separating tools.
I used the ball joint separator for shock links and tie rod ends. The tie rod and Pittman arm puller can be ground a bit and used as a rear brake drum puller. WAY cheaper than the special made KR Wilson style rear hub puller. Pulled my hubs no problem, snugged it up and a few taps with a hammer, off they popped! |
09-05-2019, 10:30 PM | #4 |
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Re: Tie Rod End Removal
Use two fairly substantial hammers and strike both sides of the eye simultaneously, leave the tie rod end nut on, but loose, it will shock the tapered stud loose. Tie rod end, shock link, pitman arm, ball joints, works every time.
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09-06-2019, 01:05 AM | #5 |
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Re: Tie Rod End Removal
A pickle fork is the easiest way. I think they cost about $8 at Harbor Freight.
If it's REALLY tight, drive the fork in and hit the nut. If it doesn't come that way, heat will be the only answer. |
09-06-2019, 08:24 AM | #6 |
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09-06-2019, 08:45 AM | #7 |
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Re: Tie Rod End Removal
There are pullers available for that specific purpose and they do not involve large hammers, blow torches, or distorting 'pickle' forks.
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09-06-2019, 09:22 AM | #8 |
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Re: Tie Rod End Removal
X2 what David said. Take advantage of the tool loaner programs at: O'Reilly's, Autozone, Advance Auto, etc if nearby.
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09-06-2019, 11:21 AM | #9 |
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OTC makes a pickle fork bit for your air hammer.
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09-06-2019, 11:48 AM | #10 |
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Re: Tie Rod End Removal
Forget pickle forks. Sometimes you want to remove the joint and use it again without having the seals all buggered up.
Get one with a screw that pushes the joint out. There was a previous thread on this forum with pictures of suitable separators. Something like these is what you want. I use one like the one on the left. |
09-06-2019, 12:41 PM | #11 |
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Re: Tie Rod End Removal
I made one long ago before HF.
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09-06-2019, 12:54 PM | #12 |
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Exactly!
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09-06-2019, 11:17 PM | #13 |
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Well, I borrowed the tool from Autozone and -voila! -the tie rod ends just popped out like butter, especially after loading up the tension and giving the casting a firm whack with a 2 lb hammer. Thanks all for the suggestions!
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Proper pullers are reasonably priced and do no harm.
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09-08-2019, 06:57 AM | #16 |
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Re: Tie Rod End Removal
The one on the left that Mart uses is available at NAPA.
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09-08-2019, 05:02 PM | #17 |
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here's what I use
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