hi james
to get them apart there is a tool called a tie rod end puller. you
hammer it in between then screw a big bolt down, which pushes
the ball joint bolt down, splitting them ie the bolt you screw in does
the work of your hammer.
this procedure is very painless (i had both done in 10 mins).
otherwise you get them apart without this tool, you put a crowbar
or something in a position to prise them apart. then while using
prising force hit the SIDE of the tie rod - this jarring action
eventually splits them apart, but it is nowhere near as easy as with
the ball joint puller tool.
andrew
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Date sent: Tue, 20 Mar 2001 07:02:33 -0000
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Subject: Tie rods
> Gday all, Well I have done an incredibly stupid thing. In the attempt to
> replace my tie rod end boots for a road worthy i hit the threaded bolt
> instead of the rod in an attempt to remove it. I now need 1 new tie rod end
> (the bloody thing hasnt budged and i was smackin it with a hammer for a long
> time!!) Any clues as to how i might get the tie rod off, i havent started
> the other side yet luckily! Im in melbourne, i hope to have all the
> necessary work done by Friday. So any immediate help would be great!!
>
> Thanks everyone for your help!
> James
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