rod end removal question

[concretejungle]

i have new tie rod and relay rod ends. THe FSM shows a puller to remove the ends. I have a pickle fork. Will that work or should i get a puller?

 

[Jason Andrews]

The pickle fork Will work. Make sure you have the right size

 

[RavenTai]

for the tie rod and drag link the pickle fork will destroy the old ends but it will remove them, if you are going to replace them then I guess that will work,

track bar = pan hard?

 

[concretejungle]

sorry raven, fixed it.

 

[-Spike-]

FWIW I have had good success by heating the female part when they are stubborn. If you do it carefully you can avoid torching the boot, and the joint usually pops apart with light taps.

-Spike