2010 txt tie rod removal

Eyerolleddapiece · 01-01-2019, 10:04 PM

I’m trying to remove the outer tierod. I had it off when installing my lift and think maybe the nut iscross threaded. When I try to take it off, the whole “bolt” rotates. Have tried holding it with vice grips but it doesn’t stop from rotating. Is a cutting wheel my only option?

Eyerolleddapiece · 01-01-2019, 10:06 PM

Added a pic in my profile for reference

Cartmaster · 01-02-2019, 02:54 AM

try whacking the tie rod end back into the taper with a mallet to secure it and the nut should come off fine.

rib33024 · 01-02-2019, 06:14 AM

Put a C clamp on it, to put pressure on the tie rod end. And push it back into the taper. Then it should stop spinning.

coosa · 01-02-2019, 09:53 AM

I had the same problem several years ago and that was when I finally broke down and bought an impact wrench. I was able to press it against a concrete block and get it off. You have got to somehow get the shoulders back into place. Good luck

Eyerolleddapiece · 01-02-2019, 11:07 AM

Awesome. Thanks for the ideas. I’ll give them a shot tonight.

DFW Rusty · 01-03-2019, 07:53 AM

You can buy a small tie rod fork from Autozone for around $20.

Or like others said, do something to get the shoulder wedged back in the hole. Just remember, if you have to drive the tie rod end out after you remove the castle nut, put the castle nut back on atleast 2-3 threads so when you hit it with a hammer your don't mess up the threads.

01-01-2019, 10:04 PM	#1
Eyerolleddapiece Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jan 2019 Posts: 3	2010 txt tie rod removal I’m trying to remove the outer tierod. I had it off when installing my lift and think maybe the nut iscross threaded. When I try to take it off, the whole “bolt” rotates. Have tried holding it with vice grips but it doesn’t stop from rotating. Is a cutting wheel my only option?

01-01-2019, 10:06 PM	#2
Eyerolleddapiece Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jan 2019 Posts: 3	Re: 2010 txt tie rod removal Added a pic in my profile for reference

01-02-2019, 02:54 AM	#3
Cartmaster British born Nincompoop Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 2,461	Re: 2010 txt tie rod removal try whacking the tie rod end back into the taper with a mallet to secure it and the nut should come off fine.

01-02-2019, 06:14 AM	#4
rib33024 ...................... Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: FT Lauderdale FL. Posts: 16,416	Re: 2010 txt tie rod removal Put a C clamp on it, to put pressure on the tie rod end. And push it back into the taper. Then it should stop spinning.

01-02-2019, 09:53 AM	#5
coosa Gone Wild Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 413	Re: 2010 txt tie rod removal I had the same problem several years ago and that was when I finally broke down and bought an impact wrench. I was able to press it against a concrete block and get it off. You have got to somehow get the shoulders back into place. Good luck
coosa Gone Wild Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 413

Today
BGW	Sponsored Links __________________ This advertising will not be shown in this way to registered members. Register your free account today and become a member on Buggies Gone Wild Golf Cart Forum

01-02-2019, 11:07 AM	#6
Eyerolleddapiece Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jan 2019 Posts: 3	Re: 2010 txt tie rod removal Awesome. Thanks for the ideas. I’ll give them a shot tonight.

01-03-2019, 07:53 AM	#7
DFW Rusty Gone Wild Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Texas Posts: 284	Re: 2010 txt tie rod removal You can buy a small tie rod fork from Autozone for around $20. Or like others said, do something to get the shoulder wedged back in the hole. Just remember, if you have to drive the tie rod end out after you remove the castle nut, put the castle nut back on atleast 2-3 threads so when you hit it with a hammer your don't mess up the threads.

Similar Threads
Thread	Forum
2010 Tomberlin Bushing Removal	Tomberlin
tie rod removal help	Electric EZGO
air box removal	Gas Yamaha
EZ-GO Marathon front cowl removal -- And TXT body removal	Electric EZGO
EZ-GO Marathon front cowl removal -- And TXT body removal	Gas EZGO