Tie-rod removal, I'ts stuck |
|
Porsche, and the Porsche crest are registered trademarks of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG.
This site is not affiliated with Porsche in any way. Its only purpose is to provide an online forum for car enthusiasts. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. |
|
Tie-rod removal, I'ts stuck |
watsonrx13 |
Jan 19 2004, 03:42 PM
Post
#1
|
Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,735 Joined: 18-February 03 From: Plant City, FL Member No.: 312 Region Association: South East States |
I used Brad's method of tie-rod removal (courtsey of Jeroen):
1. with the car on jack stands, jack up the a-arm. 2. put another jack stand under the hub of the brake disc, so it supports the whole assembly. 3. remove jack. 4. get the BFH (5 lb sledge hammer) and give a couple of good whacks on the a-arm, the tension on the torsion bar helps pushing the a-arm down. This procedure worked wonderfully on the passenger's side (3 blows and it was off). But after repeated blows, PB blaster, repeated blows, nothing. This went on for about 2 hours. Ok, let's get the tie-rod removal tool (not the tuning fork type). Attached removal tool and tighten. After tightening 3 times, and the tools sliding off the rod, I added a c-clamp to keep the arms from expanding. Again, I tighten the screw down until I couldn't tighten anymore. I added PB blaster and let it sit for 2 hours, while I removed the passenger's side brake. I went back to the driver's side tie-rod, but no movement using the removal tool. Can the tie-rod threaded shaft be bent enough that I should cut it off? Should I try again tomorrow? (I'm leaving the removal tool and c-clamp attached overnight) Attached image(s) |
rhodyguy |
Jan 19 2004, 04:15 PM
Post
#2
|
Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,188 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
put a piece of lumber, 4x4 works well, under the arm as close to the end as you can. you need to back it up smack the top of the tie rod end. after you spray the end tap LIGHTLY around the knuckle. the vibrations can help the fluid seep in. when i did mine i put the sharpe point of the air chisel in the dimple on top. took a minute or two, but i felt better about that than smacking it with 3# hammer.
kevin |
Lo-Fi Version | Time is now: 27th September 2024 - 07:54 AM |
All rights reserved 914World.com © since 2002 |
914World.com is the fastest growing online 914 community! We have it all, classifieds, events, forums, vendors, parts, autocross, racing, technical articles, events calendar, newsletter, restoration, gallery, archives, history and more for your Porsche 914 ... |