How To Remove A Tie Rod End
How To Remove A Tie Rod End. Next, remove the tie rod by loosening the nuts holding it in place and pulling out the cotter pin attached to the steering rod. (pic is reused from the control arm diy, don't remove the other stuff).
See that big hammer there? Loosening this nut will allow you to easily rotate the outer tie rod end. The lock nuts are 19mm and the nut on the tie rod end is a 17mm (2 wrenches needed to hold the end part from turning).
The Lock Nuts Are 19Mm And The Nut On The Tie Rod End Is A 17Mm (2 Wrenches Needed To Hold The End Part From Turning).
Depending on the age of the car and the amount of rust on the ball joints, they may come out easily or be a real challenge. Next, remove the tie rod by loosening the nuts holding it in place and pulling out the cotter pin attached to the steering rod. Let's get this off of there, pull this down.
Be Careful Not To Damage The Tie Rod End Threads.
See that big hammer there? Sometimes tapping the side of the spindle where the tie rod end goes through with a hammer will help break it loose. Back off the nut at the bottom of the tie rod end, just far enough that about half the thickness of the nut has come off the threaded male part of the tie rod fitting.
If Installing Previously Used Tie Rod, Inspect Rubber Boots.
Use a hammer to gently tap the tie rod end down and out. Pull a measurement between the lock nuts and that ill get you close on the toe also. Remove cotter pin (a) and castle nut (b) from each rod end attaching tie rod to spindle arm.
An Air Hammer With A Flat, Hammer Style Bit Works The Same Way.
Use a lot of liquid wrench to help loosen it. In order to remove the tie rod end, you need to use a wrench for loosening the pinch nut which holds the outer tie rod end. Below the threads of the stud the hole and bottom portion of the stud are tapered.
Then Remove The Castle Nut With A 17Mm Wrench Then Loosen The Jamb Nut With A 19Mm Wrench Now, The Tie Rod Won't Just Come Out All Nice And Easy, You Have To 'Persuade' It T Come Out.
Then, thread a new inner tie rod into the steering gear and a new outer tie rod onto the inner tie rod shaft. Usually some leverage between the tie rod and the arm, then a smart rap along side the arm where the shaft passes through. Once the bolt runs out of thread, use a punch, socket extension, or the horizontal pinch bolt to knock the tie rod end out only after the pinch nut/bolt are removed.
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