2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission tie rod end replacement advice

[DLangford]

For fixing the death wobble problem, I am replacing the tie rod ends with Moog greaseable parts.

The original tie rod ends have been on for 7 years. After soaking the parts with Kroil, I have a rather large 2 leg puller on the joint but it is not moving. Hitting the puller shaft end periodically with a hammer while the puller is on has not worked either.

Would applying heat to the bracket the tie rod goes through be the next step?

Other ideas?

 

[DSeamans]

Put the nut part way on so things dont fly off. Then, put a jack under the end of the tie rod and jack it up until it's starting to lift the weight off the jackstand. Take a "BFH" and hit the side while holding another hammer on the backside. This has worked for me 99% of the time. If you have to use heat, heat the ball stud and not the bracket. As it is heated, it expands and stretches the bracket a little and as it cools, shrinks more than the bracket. Good luck, I know it can be a pain!

 

[PRattenbury]

I always use a front end fork to remove tie rod ends. Always works. Part stores have them. They're cheep.

 

[bigdaddydieseldan]

you need a pneumatic hammer with a pickle fork attachment it will pop those tie rod ends right out

 

[DLangford]

thanks to all for the tips.