Removing Tie-Rod Question

[Mikey von]

Just ordered a new tie-rod and TRE's from WFO and I am attempting to remove my old bent tie-rod. I took the cotter pins and nuts off, but the TRE does not want to move. I have a harbor freight tie-rod removal tool, but evidently do not know what I am doing. I have also pounded on the tie-rod with a hammer and no luck.

Any suggestions or tips????

 

[toomany]

Pickle fork. Or try hitting the knuckle around the hole. Or if you don't plan on using it again, get a bigger hammer and hit on the threads.

 

[Mikey von]

Is this a pickle fork?

and how do you use it?

 

[Mikey von]

Done! That took more force than I thought.

 

[toomany]

Is this a pickle fork?

and how do you use it?

Yes. Stick it between the tie rod and the knuckle and whack on that.

 

[Mikey von]

Yes. Stick it between the tie rod and the knuckle and whack on that.

that is what I did and it worked well. thanks!

 

[andyblack]

Keep that pickle fork. It will come in handy when you have to take your drag link loose from the steering arm on the knuckle or the pitman arm.

 

[cegusman]

Yep it take quite a bit of force to get them loose some times.

 

[dhcomp]

Is this a pickle fork?

and how do you use it?

Granted i've asked my share of stupid questions, i got a good chuckle out of this one.

Glad you got it apart.