 Problem Removing Turbo Tie Rod End, Isn't it just supposed to unscrew? |
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| BeatNavy |
 Jan 30 2023, 04:07 PM
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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.
Any suggestions or thoughts? |
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| BeatNavy |
Feb 7 2023, 02:15 PM
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Certified Professional Scapegoat Group: Members Posts: 2,948 Joined: 26-February 14 From: Easton, MD Member No.: 17,042 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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I don't think the rod extended that far into the area of the threads that looked damaged. I can tell based on the color of the rust. But you could be right, as I don't have a better explanation other than rust.
Anyway, finally got my tie rod separator tool. That thing is substantial -- it probably weighs 10 lbs. And it made short work of removing the end without damaging the boot like that damn pickle fork. Thanks for everyone's help and support on this. Today I: 1. Put some rust inhibitor on the rod threads. 2. Dialed the toe-in back a bit 3. Took her for a test drive -- alignment / toe is darn near perfect. This was all part of a deep-dive I did to try to get my alignment / balance more in line with spirited street driving. Everything seems good to go! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thumb3d.gif) |
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| 914_teener |
Feb 7 2023, 03:21 PM
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QUOTE(BeatNavy @ Feb 7 2023, 01:15 PM)  I don't think the rod extended that far into the area of the threads that looked damaged. I can tell based on the color of the rust. But you could be right, as I don't have a better explanation other than rust. Anyway, finally got my tie rod separator tool. That thing is substantial -- it probably weighs 10 lbs. And it made short work of removing the end without damaging the boot like that damn pickle fork. Thanks for everyone's help and support on this. Today I: 1. Put some rust inhibitor on the rod threads. 2. Dialed the toe-in back a bit 3. Took her for a test drive -- alignment / toe is darn near perfect. This was all part of a deep-dive I did to try to get my alignment / balance more in line with spirited street driving. Everything seems good to go! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thumb3d.gif) Hey Rob....just had to ask. With the Turbo Tie Rod set up....did you use the spacer washer? Looks like fun wrenching in any case. |
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BeatNavy Problem Removing Turbo Tie Rod End Jan 30 2023, 04:07 PM
SirAndy Aren't those reverse threads? It's been a ... Jan 30 2023, 04:13 PM BillJ Lol. Yes. Yes they are. I remember that 42 minu... Jan 30 2023, 04:33 PM BeatNavy Oh man, if that's the case, then I AM dumb.
B... Jan 30 2023, 04:36 PM BeatNavy Nope, I can't get that tie rod end to move eit... Jan 31 2023, 08:22 AM
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Nope, I can't get that tie rod end to move ei... Jan 31 2023, 08:36 AM BeatNavy Hey Bruce!
Yeah, I do have that special wrenc... Jan 31 2023, 08:44 AM BeatNavy I took the tie rod off of the rack. PB Blaster, l... Jan 31 2023, 10:15 AM SirAndy What am i missing here? I've always used two l... Jan 31 2023, 11:34 AM BeatNavy
What am i missing here? I've always used two ... Jan 31 2023, 11:47 AM BeatNavy Here's the tie rod off the rack. The ONLY thi... Jan 31 2023, 11:58 AM mepstein More heat & more leverage. Jan 31 2023, 12:25 PM SirAndy
More heat & more leverage.
:blowtorch: :sm... Jan 31 2023, 01:08 PM Dion Vice & Pipe wrench :confused: Jan 31 2023, 01:29 PM BeatNavy Had the MAP torch out, but getting leverage is tou... Jan 31 2023, 01:46 PM SirAndy That is so weird, those threads should be moving f... Jan 31 2023, 02:56 PM mepstein
That is so weird, those threads should be moving ... Jan 31 2023, 03:19 PM MDTerp :popcorn: Jan 31 2023, 09:13 PM bbrock :WTF: Wow. That is a head scratcher. Once that ... Jan 31 2023, 09:17 PM mepstein
:WTF: Wow. That is a head scratcher. Once that... Jan 31 2023, 11:25 PM rfinegan Did the adjuster come out off the inner Long(turbo... Feb 1 2023, 06:49 AM jvmarino Well if the entire tie-rod is already off and you ... Feb 1 2023, 10:16 AM BeatNavy Got the new tie rod / end combo on Thursday (nice ... Feb 4 2023, 12:13 PM rhodyguy Rust frozen? It doesn’t look like the penetrant ... Feb 4 2023, 12:20 PM BeatNavy
Rust frozen? It doesn’t look like the penetrant... Feb 4 2023, 12:28 PM SirAndy I'd be tempted to add a dab of grease to the t... Feb 4 2023, 06:21 PM Superhawk996 Ball joint is a taper. It is normal for it to be ... Feb 4 2023, 06:24 PM Superhawk996 I’m not sure what BFH approach was used. Did yo... Feb 4 2023, 06:34 PM bkrantz Wow. I wonder if the rod or the socket threads we... Feb 4 2023, 09:11 PM Van B Actually a great thread despite all the frustratio... Feb 4 2023, 09:19 PM technicalninja The best release agent I've found for ferrous ... Feb 5 2023, 09:55 AM mepstein One of the techs showed me his trick. He heats up ... Feb 5 2023, 10:07 AM Superhawk996
One of the techs showed me his trick. He heats up... Feb 5 2023, 11:04 AM technicalninja
One of the techs showed me his trick. He heats up... Feb 5 2023, 10:52 AM Superhawk996 I’m late to this thread but to me it looks like ... Feb 5 2023, 11:09 AM BeatNavy Hey Rob! Hope all is well :beer1:
I used A... Feb 7 2023, 03:36 PM Montreal914 Excellent thread with good tricks! :beer1:
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