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Topic: How to remove tie rod from spindle?
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1bdpone
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I am about to replace the spindles on my 93. Does anyone know how to remove the tie rod from the spindle? Any help would be great.
Posts: 182 | From: Tri Valley | Registered: Apr 2006
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Hungry Hippo
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wack the top of it with a hammer
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Posts: 2959 | From: east bay | Registered: Nov 2001
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AJBlackGT
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Or use a pickle fork...
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FasterDamnit
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Originally posted by Hungry Hippo:
wack the top of it with a hammer
Noooooo!
You want to whack the side of the spindle where the tie rod goes thru-
Hit it hard enough and the tie rod will pop loose. Leave the nut loose on the tie rod so it does no fall all the way out. Don't be afriad to wind up and really bang the crap out of it.
Trust the old guy...
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Posts: 2971 | From: NorCal | Registered: Sep 2001
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166 Merlo
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Originally posted by FasterDamnit:
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Originally posted by Hungry Hippo:
wack the top of it with a hammer
Noooooo!
You want to whack the side of the spindle where the tie rod goes thru-
Hit it hard enough and the tie rod will pop loose. Leave the nut loose on the tie rod so it does no fall all the way out. Don't be afriad to wind up and really bang the crap out of it.
Trust the old guy...
yea and if it still won't come loose that means you're a weenie
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FasterDamnit
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Originally posted by 166 Merlot:
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Originally posted by FasterDamnit:
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Originally posted by Hungry Hippo:
wack the top of it with a hammer
Noooooo!
You want to whack the side of the spindle where the tie rod goes thru-
Hit it hard enough and the tie rod will pop loose. Leave the nut loose on the tie rod so it does no fall all the way out. Don't be afriad to wind up and really bang the crap out of it.
Trust the old guy...
yea and if it still won't come loose that means you're a weenie
LOL!
I was tryng not to say that...
Posts: 2971 | From: NorCal | Registered: Sep 2001
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1bdpone
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I hit the spindle with a hammer and it popped right out. I was glad I didn't need to use a pickle fork (they tend to damage the boot). Thanks for all who replied.
Posts: 182 | From: Tri Valley | Registered: Apr 2006
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