Chris69

As above really wots the best way to release the tie rod ball joint from the steering arm without a ball joint extractor?
It won't budge with a hammer and don't really want to damage the tie rod.

studabear

do you mean the track rod end?

paz_S2

if its the track-rod end, hold one hammer on the one side of the "knuckle arm" and hit the opposte side with another hammer. if yr lucky it will come 1st time with a good sharp shot.

orion_crazy_carl

iTrader: (3)

or a bar over the top and thn under the chassis

rstdave

iTrader: (3)

Definately lever it out as opposed to hitting it.....a nice long pry bar or similar will do it chris, i found when i took mine out last time that turning the wheel helped, was looser at a certain point. Is a bit of a fiddly job, then when it's out you wonder what the fuss was about lol

Chris69

just using the terminology out of the haynes as i looked in there for any tips and it just said use an extractor tool but yeah the track rod end ball joint lol
turns out a mate has an extractor tool so i'll borrow that, thanks for the suggestions

teahan

lock the wheel so as to expose the ball joint as much as possible, loosen bolt on joint, and strike the stub axle, dont touch the ball joint or track rod with anything that could damage it. good solid blows and it will pop up alright