tie rod end removel

[Deleted User]

Again I need some expert advice(won't be the last time. I have the nut off the tie rod end at the wheel and it won't budge when I tap it with a hammer. I tried to tap the end that holds link to the wheel (which attaches to the king pin) with no luck. Since these are probably the original tie rods is there a way to remove without damage? Thank you in advance.

Geoff

I covered this a while ago in the W.T.N. You either need a proper tie-rod end puller, or a big hammer and dolly. If using the second method, hold the dolly against the SIDE of the steering arm, (where the tie-rod end goes through) and whack the other side with the hammer. Don't hit the threaded end of the tie rod end. The hammering will jar the taper loose and the end should drop out. You must have a heavy dolly to act as an inertia sink. Don't fiddle around with a little hammer. Use a heavy engineers hammer. Good luck.

[Deleted User]

I use this tool. Pops them off no muss no fuss.


You can get at most auto stores

Lee ODell

Geoff C., N.Z. wrote:

I covered this a while ago in the W.T.N. You either need a proper tie-rod end puller, or a big hammer and dolly. If using the second method, hold the dolly against the SIDE of the steering arm, (where the tie-rod end goes through) and whack the other side with the hammer. Don't hit the threaded end of the tie rod end. The hammering will jar the taper loose and the end should drop out. You must have a heavy dolly to act as an inertia sink. Don't fiddle around with a little hammer. Use a heavy engineers hammer. Good luck.

Good suggestions Geoff. Also, you might keep the nut on, to protect the thread, just in case the hammer misses the steering arm. Those darn hammers have a mind of their own at times and refuse to follow directions.

Lee O'Dell

[Deleted User]

thank you thank you did that work great! the tie rod remover really made them pop, must be under a lot of stress. Have decided to replace tie rods, probably original so it is about time, plus they seem to move too easily. thanks again for the great advice and am glad I didn't have to hammer the side to get them out, if anyone else is going to remove tie rod ends use the tool! :cheer:

[Deleted User]

Hudson had a tool for that, here is a photo of the tool for theouter tie rod removal. HM844C Outer Tie Rod Tool
Roger