Popnglo@aol.com wrote:
> Hello listers and Happy New Year,
> I had decided to replace the silent bloc bushings and fulcrum pins in the tie
> rods as part of this winter's maintenance. Easier said than done.
>
> The metal part (outer sleeve) of the bush wants to stay in each end of the
> center tie rod and apparently I will need to press them out. The pin and
> rubber bush has been removed. I removed the center tie rod from the vehicle.
> Any suggestions on how to remove these sleeves? Will heat help?
>
> Since I've gone this far as to remove the center tie rod, would it make sense
> to replace the inner and outer tie rod end assemblies? They seem to be fine,
> but as I said, since I've gone this far .... Anything else recommended?
>
> Its the standard cam and peg set up.
>
> Thanks in advance,
> Ed (58 TR3A)
>
Ed,
I have always used a hacksaw to cut the sleeve. You must be very careful
not to cut into the center tie rod. Use lots of cutting oil. You only
need to cut about 90% of the sleeve. Then use a punch to knock it out.
Bob Labuz
1958 TR3A
1974 T140V
1998 T-Bird
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