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KyoLo · 07-31-2003, 12:14 AM

Hi,

I have a problem on how to properly remove tie rod end links on my car. The bottom 2 pictures are what i have done so far, removed the top bolt, and loosed another( u can see in the picture).
Can you guys please help me out here, i'm thinking to use a hammer to knock the endlinks out....but i'm afraid i'll mess it up.

**mrmephistopheles** · 07-31-2003, 05:38 AM

i used a hammer after turning the castle nut upside down. if you're replacing them, it's not an issue. Ideally, you'd use a ball joint/tie rod separator tool.

MovinUp-1 · 07-31-2003, 10:11 AM

two ways to do it. One way: with the car up on jack stands, stick the jack or another stand under the control arm to keep it from moving, then knock the hell out of the bolt with your BFH (Big f***in Hammer) until it pops out. Or do all of the above except istead of hitting the stud use a tool called a ball joint remover or pickle fork. you hit it with a hammer to wedge it between the joint and the spindle to force the joint to release.

Johny5 · 07-31-2003, 10:22 AM

Take castle nut off, barely thread castle nut back on upside down, go to town. The tie rod won't fly off that way and you won't damage the threads if you ever do reuse the tie rod. Taht and the bottom of hte castle nut is pretty indestructable

KyoLo · 08-05-2003, 01:06 PM

Thanks a lot guys. I got it by the methods you told me. Appreciate it.

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KyoLo Zilvia Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: UCSD Posts: 249 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	How to properly remove Tie Rod End Links Hi, I have a problem on how to properly remove tie rod end links on my car. The bottom 2 pictures are what i have done so far, removed the top bolt, and loosed another( u can see in the picture). Can you guys please help me out here, i'm thinking to use a hammer to knock the endlinks out....but i'm afraid i'll mess it up. __________________ Signature Exceeds Forum Limits Last edited by KyoLo; 07-31-2003 at 12:17 AM..

07-31-2003, 10:11 AM	#3
MovinUp-1 Zilvia Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Now I'm in Texas Posts: 243 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	two ways to do it. One way: with the car up on jack stands, stick the jack or another stand under the control arm to keep it from moving, then knock the hell out of the bolt with your BFH (Big f***in Hammer) until it pops out. Or do all of the above except istead of hitting the stud use a tool called a ball joint remover or pickle fork. you hit it with a hammer to wedge it between the joint and the spindle to force the joint to release. __________________ Allen Delta Region SCCA SM 1990 240SX SR20DET

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Johny5 Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Dallas, Tx Age: 40 Posts: 3,221 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	Take castle nut off, barely thread castle nut back on upside down, go to town. The tie rod won't fly off that way and you won't damage the threads if you ever do reuse the tie rod. Taht and the bottom of hte castle nut is pretty indestructable __________________ www.stewartleask.com

08-05-2003, 01:06 PM	#5
KyoLo Zilvia Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: UCSD Posts: 249 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thanks a lot guys. I got it by the methods you told me. Appreciate it. __________________ Signature Exceeds Forum Limits

07-31-2003, 05:38 AM	#2
mrmephistopheles Magnanimous Justice Distribution Service Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: BFE Age: 23 Posts: 14,372 Trader Rating: (9) Rides Gallery: mrmephistopheles Feedback Score: 9 reviews	i used a hammer after turning the castle nut upside down. if you're replacing them, it's not an issue. Ideally, you'd use a ball joint/tie rod separator tool.