One more solution that will work great if you want to save your boots
(which the 'pickle fork' will destroy)
1. Loosen your tie rod nut to a 1/4 inch gap between the steering arm
and the nut.
2. Use a hydraulic or post jack to jack up on the tie rod nut until the
suspension is fully compressed (when the wheel just starts to lift)
3. Rap on the steering arm's forward end with a small sledge(1-2 lbs) a
few times, and the tie rod will pop out. I NEVER fails, and the boot
remains perfect for a re-install. What you are doing is to jar the
compression joint enough to allow it to release.
Try it!
Jim
----- Original Message -----
From: "Walter Fogle" <lbc4me@hotmail.com>
To: <JohnZimmerman@vandorndemag.com>; <tr6me@cs.com>;
<tr6taylor@webtv.net>
Cc: <6Pack@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, August 01, 2001 5:29 PM
Subject: Tie rod end solutions
> John:
>
> Thanks for your message, and thanks to Mark Johnson and Dick Taylor.
I
> think I'll go ahead and pick up a fork at a local discount tool shop.
The
> responses I've gotten sure indicate that some measure, other than just
a
> whack on the tie rod bracket, might be in order, ie; heat and/or a
special
> tool. I'll apply heat first as well. I'm now confident that I can
> accomplish the job at home.
>
> Seattle's a bit far from Cleveland but my hometown is Dayton! Thanks
for the
> offer of your tie rod fork.
>
> Best regards,
> Walt Fogle
> '69 TR6, CC30689L
> Woodinville, WA
>
> >Walt,
> >
> >I just replaced my tie rod ends. Tried to loosen the nut and pound
it out
> >with no luck. Tried a pusher set up that didn't work either. I
finally
> >broke down and got the tie rod fork for $10.00 at the parts store.
Two
> >whacks on each side and both ends were off. It's probably the last
time
> >I'll use it but it worked great. If you're in the Cleveland area,
you're
> >more than welcome to borrow it.
> >
> >Good luck,
> >John Z
> >
>
>
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