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| Author: | valleyguy [ Tue Jan 31, 2023 9:18 am ] | ||
| Post subject: | Tie-rod removal | ||
So I am having an issue removing the inner tie rod (61 Valiant): The exhaust pipe prevents me from using my little tie-rod puller on the driver side.....Any tips from someone who has done this before?
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| Author: | drgonzo [ Tue Jan 31, 2023 9:43 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Tie-rod removal |
I would think you could pop it loose with a pickle fork and BFH. |
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| Author: | Greg Ondayko [ Tue Jan 31, 2023 6:33 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Tie-rod removal |
Are you replacing it with a new part? Pickle fork works well but will sometimes destroy the grease boot. |
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| Author: | valleyguy [ Wed Feb 01, 2023 4:25 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Tie-rod removal |
Yes, replacing with new one. I'll try the pickle fork; for some reason, that method seldom works for me... Maybe I need a bigger hammer lol |
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| Author: | Greg Ondayko [ Wed Feb 01, 2023 9:26 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Tie-rod removal |
You can also heat the centere link with a mapp gas or oxy aceytline torch if needed to open up the ID of the tapered hole on the link. Be careful with fire prep as the greasy bits will provide fuel for the flame. I have never needed to do this - Plenty of hits with a good hammer and fork should do the job. |
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| Author: | wjajr [ Wed Feb 01, 2023 9:52 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Tie-rod removal |
Pickle fork will work better once the rubber boot is removed. Rubber will absorb a lot of the force exerted by the fork, making popping the joint open much harder. |
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| Author: | Dart270 [ Wed Feb 01, 2023 11:00 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Tie-rod removal |
Agree on cutting off the boot first. Use at least a 2lb mini/hand sledge. Lou |
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| Author: | valleyguy [ Wed Feb 08, 2023 4:39 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Tie-rod removal |
Using your tips, I got it popped off. Thank you |
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| Author: | wjajr [ Sun Mar 12, 2023 6:48 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Tie-rod removal |
I have been using this tool for a lot of front end work here in the rusty salty State of Maine. |
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