Need help getting off tie-rod ends

[1TRIKGT]

Does anyone know how I can get off the tie-rod ends without breaking anything or the use of an air gun, Iv removed the bolts but cant get the tie-rod off the spindle.

 

[95strokerPSU]

Hit the bottom of the spindle with a hammer. Just make sure you don't miss. If the bolts are off it should break it free.

 

[Methodical]

Hit the bottom of the spindle with a hammer. Just make sure you don't miss. If the bolts are off it should break it free.

Yep

 

[Nagash01WS6]

Or a 2/3 jaw puller. Put the arms on the spinder and the middle on the tie rod end.

 

[HISSIN50]

Or if you have clearance, you can use a tie rod puller (or pitman puller if it fits). I think I used a pickle fork since I was replacing them last time.

If using a hammer, I recommend keeping the tie rod bolt on a few turns. This will keep the spindle and tie rod connected when it breaks free (so parts dont fly apart).

Good luck.

 

[spock2001us]

I have always used a pickle fork......the last time I was using the fork on a balljoint, and I beat the hell out of it, but it would not break free. I went out and bought a 4lb hammer so I could hit it harder.....it broke free with about 3 hits using the heavier hammer.

 

[Stang D]

If using a hammer, I recommend keeping the tie rod bolt on a few turns. This will keep the spindle and tie rod connected when it breaks free (so parts dont fly apart).

A little off topic, but that is actually sage advice whenever swinging a hammer anywhere near a threaded stud. Always thread the nuts on. Nothing will slow a project down like repairing threads you just whacked with a hammer.