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Tie rod end replace

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John_Mc

John_Mc

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To remove the tie rod ends from the inner ball joint assembly, what's the preferred technique? My first thought is "pipe wrench". Anything less aggressive work?
 
If you don't want to scratch up the inner rods, I think just a good pair of channel locks would work - they would give you a pretty good grip on the rod. You could also pad the jaws with small pieces of old rubber hose or something to cushion the grip.

Randy
65 TR4
 
... and use heat (propane or MAPP) around the outside to expand the metal to make things come apart easier.
 
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