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Tricks for the tie rods?

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ZukisandRotarys

Tricks for the tie rods?
« on: March 28, 2007, 04:36:50 PM »
I've never taken them off on a vehicle. The bolt is easy. But I simply can't pull it off. The hanes manual says to use a 2 prong puller. I have a 3 prong.. But it wouldn't work. It would get real tight then slip off.

Should I just try a different puller? Or are there any special tricks to get it off?
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Re: Tricks for the tie rods?
« Reply #1 on: March 28, 2007, 05:20:21 PM »
Whack the knuckle with a hammer next to the tierod shaft. It will fall right out.

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Re: Tricks for the tie rods?
« Reply #2 on: March 28, 2007, 05:37:55 PM »
it's dark out now. I tried that, but I guess I just didn't wack it hard enough. I'll give it a wack tomorrow.
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Re: Tricks for the tie rods?
« Reply #3 on: March 28, 2007, 05:44:47 PM »
yea hit it like you mean it, it wont hurt anything.

Mike
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Re: Tricks for the tie rods?
« Reply #4 on: March 28, 2007, 06:27:51 PM »
so that meens you'll have to put your purse down...lol   just givin u a hard time man..  just give her a good wack or two or three ...
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Re: Tricks for the tie rods?
« Reply #5 on: March 29, 2007, 12:02:47 AM »
I usually use two hammers, hold one to the back side of the knuckle then hit the opposite side with the hammer.  The extra shock helps it pop out a bit easier.

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Re: Tricks for the tie rods?
« Reply #6 on: March 29, 2007, 09:02:02 AM »
Quote from: ZukisandRotarys on March 28, 2007, 05:37:55 PM
it's dark out now. I tried that, but I guess I just didn't wack it hard enough. I'll give it a wack tomorrow.

To quote a good friend of mine "You gotta set your purse down and hit it" ;D
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Re: Tricks for the tie rods?
« Reply #7 on: March 29, 2007, 09:07:24 AM »
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Re: Tricks for the tie rods?
« Reply #8 on: March 29, 2007, 09:46:58 AM »
I find pickle forks wreck the rubber dust boot. wacking the knuckle works better.
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Re: Tricks for the tie rods?
« Reply #9 on: March 29, 2007, 02:45:17 PM »
Quote from: ZukisandRotarys on March 28, 2007, 04:36:50 PM
The hanes manual says to use a 2 prong puller


some parts stores rent tools
http://www.partsamerica.com/productdetail.aspx?MfrCode=PBI&MfrPartNumber=648626&CategoryCode=3492
I know Schucks rents this one, autozone should also

Ryan
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Re: Tricks for the tie rods?
« Reply #10 on: March 29, 2007, 09:15:34 PM »
All I use is ear plugs,         oh ya and an air hammer :)



 Seriously, I 've lost to much skin off my knuckles so I started buying air tools.

Steve. :)
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