Stephen Halkett <Stephen@silex.com> wrote:
I have been removing the front suspension components but seem to have
hit an unusual snag yesterday while disconnecting the (passenger side)
steering rack. The outer tie rod end (steering rack) will not come out
of the vertical link. I did back of the lock nut on the tie rod as well
as remove the nut from the bottom of the tie rod - nothing. It seems
very snug .. is this a press fit? ...is it threaded in? I don't think so
as the bently book indicated just three or four steps for this entire
operation... the road spring is now off and there is no tension on the
tie rod end at all as I was able to back out the rod.... I must be
missing something or perhaps just a bit too shy to hit it (from the
bottom) with a hammer. Btw..they are still the original stanpart tie rod
ends on the car..
Stephen,
I've done this too many times to too many LBC's; the double hammer method
described by others has always worked for me. I'll typically use a 2# or 3#
sawed-off sledge (shop hammer) and back it up w/a heavy dolly or similar hammer
if space permits. I've tried locally available (Chinese origin? Pep Boy-esque)
tie rod separators and pickle forks only to watch them shatter.
I'm sure there must be be worthy tools out there that will work w/proper
technique, but I'm happy w/my my hammers. They provide satisfying relief to
constipated tapers.
Charlie
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