Tie Rod Lesson - don't work tired - Rant

[dundeebarnbuggy]

Ok,,, you are WAAAAAY too addicted to your phone when you USE IT, while in your hand,,, without realizing it!

[Raystar57]

The pickle fork is the way to go if you are replacing the end and boot.
I had a ball joint separator and was too big of course. Got the tie rod version for $10.
It was off with three good raps.

If you for some reason want to remove without boot damage then do this.
Tip from another thread somewhere.

You will need a loooong crowbar which I had.
Run under drag link or tie rod and on to the frame a ways back.
Pry up a little, does not have to be a lot.
Rap side of spindle arm a couple of times and it will pop off. No boot damage.

Also note the torque specs on these nuts. Mine was 18-22 ft lb. Not at lot.
I used anti-seize on the cone but not on the nut.

[dundeebarnbuggy]

Good tip! I do that often on bigger equipment, [with a lot bigger hammer lol] Hitting on the end of the steering arm yields better results, [less deflection of the arm.] Hasn't failed me yet.

[YankMachain]

Don't forget the nut is on top of the spring [emoji23]


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