Posted August 14, 201113 yr comment_364017 How do you remove the tie rod from the steering rack?:mad: Or outer tie rod from the inner.:mad: Note this is with the tie attached to a floppy **** ball joint that is not attached to the spindle.:mad: Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/40485-removing-tie-rod/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
August 14, 201113 yr comment_364021 I assume the tierod is attached to the knuckle arm? If you plan to replace tie rod, do this: Back off castellated nut so that the top of the nut is flush with the stud. Secure the knuckle arm and hammer the top of the nut&stud to drive it out of the knuckle arm. (This usually messes up the threads unless you are careful, or use a brass hammer, or use a brass plate in between. If you have problems because of "floppy", and hammering is difficult; then buy or borrow or rent the correct tool: Ball Joint Separator of correct size. Here is a random example of what they look like: Edited August 14, 201113 yr by Blue Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/40485-removing-tie-rod/#findComment-364021 Share on other sites More sharing options...
September 10, 201113 yr comment_366010 I had a really stubborn tie rod when I disassembled my suspension. I unscrewed the rod from the rack, dropped out the strut, and took the whole assembly outside. Then I hit it with a torch, a pickle fork, and a big hammer. Felt satisfying when it finally came loose. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/40485-removing-tie-rod/#findComment-366010 Share on other sites More sharing options...
September 11, 201113 yr comment_366134 if you are removing the tie rod from the steering knuckle and it is really stuck, heat it a bit, spray some penetrating oil into it and then right on the outside edge of the steering knuckle where the tie rod goes through whack it really had with a big hammer. That will spring the opening slightly and allow it to drop out. It may take a couple whacks but it has always worked for me.Years ago I spent several hours with heat and a pickle fork on an air impact hammer trying to get a tie rod end to release with no luck. Then a mechanic friend of mine just whacked it really hard on the outside edge and the tie rod dropped right out in half a second. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/40485-removing-tie-rod/#findComment-366134 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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