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Old October 1st, 2007, 9:19 PM
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I'm replacing balljoints and front shocks and front cv joint drivers side. I decided to replace the tie rod (Both inner and outer). I'm having trouble getting the inner one to breake free. I broke a tierod seperator tool already I can't beat it any harder with a pickle fork than I already have. It won't budge,Im clueless. Any help PRETTY PLEASE?
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Make sure your using the right size ball joint fork or your going to be beating a long time.
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you try heating it up before you bang on it. i used a torch to heat mine up before i went after it..came right out.
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you try heating it up before you bang on it. i used a torch to heat mine up before i went after it..came right out.
I'd do the two things these guys suggested. Make sure you got the right tool and heat that bugger up, should pop out fine.
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thanks guys i know why, I goofedI took the outer rod out first I was just told I should have knocked the inner rod out first, then the outer rod. I never took any tie rods off before, first time for everything. This forum thing is a great tool to have.
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