New Steering Linkage

[CMB]

Hi guys (and Gals)

I know it's been a while since I checked in but I have a question for ya'll.

I picked up a new steering linkage setup - part number 52122362AL from Geno's of course. I figured it would be a good idea to pre-grease the treaded sleeves.

The set that attaches to the pitman arm, no problem. The set that attaches to the drivers side is a different story. I only get about ¾ of a rotation out of the threaded sleeve then it locks up solid. Before I put a pipe wrench on this puppy and go to town I thought it best to check with the PROs. One would think you could change just the tie rod ends if necessary but that doesn't seam to be the case unless I just need to use my spinach muscles. It appears as though the tie rod end is sleeved into the tie rod.

Maybe it's set that close from the factory and that all the adjustment one needs?? Who knows.

Are these ment to come apart??

Thanks for the reality check...... greatly appreciated. I hope this finds everyone well.

Chris

Edit: while remembering how to upload a photo I lost half the post.

Thanks Again

 

[Ozymandias]

You can't turn the end, it has a pin in it to keep it from turning.
You need to turn the adjuster sleeve till the end falls out of it.
Release the two clamps until they can free rotate around the sleeve.

 

[Ozymandias]

Keep the clamps at the Tierod in line or you pinch a hole in your engine oil pan.
That's why that aligner is there.

 

[CMB]

Thanks for the replies.

It came apart. It was new on the bench as I was taking it apart. I had to be sure to hold the tiered end as straight as possible or the threads didn't like it and it would lock up. Once apart and the grease was applied it moved much easier.

Hopefully this will help it stay free for years to come. ....... Hopefully.


Thanks Again,