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BeatNavy |
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It's been well established that I am dumber than the average bear, but aren't the tie rod ends (on turbo tie rods) just supposed to unscrew off the tie rod? I'm not talking about getting the threaded end out of the control/pittman arm -- I've done that. I'm trying to replace the tie rod end. Heat, PB Blaster, but I can't seem to break it free. It's not easy getting leverage on the rod and the end at the same time, but I've put a fair amount of torque on there with no luck.
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Superhawk996 |
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I’m not sure what BFH approach was used. Did you try hitting the side of the knuckle while backing it up with a 2nd hammer? Basically using the 2nd hammer like a body dolly.
Usually that approach will get it to release pretty easily. I usually back it with a 2lb ball peen and hit it on the knuckle side with a 3lb brass hammer. Not a good method if you have pretty powder coated / painted struts. More effective than simply hitting it downward on the threaded section of the ball joint. Doesn’t risk damaging the threads or the nut as occurs when hitting directly on the ball joint. |
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