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Old May 17, 2008 | 09:41 AM
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can you separate a tie rod end (changing half shaft u joint) without a fork? Thanks.
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Old May 17, 2008 | 09:51 AM
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i used to beat the bastard but that was on a 70 chevy. different metals go get a fork it'll save ya time and strength.
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Old May 17, 2008 | 10:01 AM
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Do you have a autozone or advance around? They both have loaner tools available.
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Ok, off to get a fork. $10 wont kill me. Just didn't want to spend the time going.
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Originally Posted by Joslinm
Ok, off to get a fork. $10 wont kill me. Just didn't want to spend the time going.
It will be good to have it around
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Old May 17, 2008 | 12:58 PM
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You don't need a fork for the rear tie rod. It will tap up and out very easily.
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Old May 17, 2008 | 02:51 PM
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You need the pickle fork. Rent one from autozone or Checker. They might even be able to loan you one for free depending on the store manager. GC


Its like the clutch plate alignment tool... do need one, no if you have hours to waste....
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I just back off on the nut until it is flush with top of bolt and then just pop it with a hammer. Forks tend to tear the boot.
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Old May 17, 2008 | 04:16 PM
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Originally Posted by BAM92
I just back off on the nut until it is flush with top of bolt and then just pop it with a hammer. Forks tend to tear the boot.
I tied that before I bought the fork. Whaled on it good and it didn't budge.
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Old May 17, 2008 | 08:11 PM
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They also have something that looks like a press to push it out so you don't wreck a tie rod end that you plan on re-using. A fork can make a good tie rod, bad.
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Pull the half shafts without touching the tie rod ends.
jack up the rear(both sides) pull the wheel on the side you want to remove. Using a socket and an extention or 2, go through the wheel well to the inner u joint, remove the top 2 nuts, rotate the wheel 180, remove the other 2 nuts.
From under the car, on the outside u joint, remove the bottom 2 nuts, rotate and remove the other 2.
The half shaft will come out towards the outside and down. Make sure the car is up high enough so the shaft can drop down far enough to clear.
Reverse the order to install. It doesn't take that long to complete the job.
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