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Old 12-09-2008, 09:59 AM
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Default Tie rod ends ordered. Any advice/tips on r&r?
One of these I will track down a paper Bentley and not have to ask these questions;-)
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Default MAPP torch to heat up nut and melt the loctite and ball joint tool to pop it
Or if no tool, a BFH.
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Propane will work too, but it will take a little longer to get heat into the spindle than a MAPP torch.
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Default L or R?
haha, just kidding.

They are a pretty simple R&R. Break the adjustment nut loose first before you try to get the rod end out of the spindle. Soaking with PB Blaster or any other penetrating lubricant ahead of time helps.
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2nd the BFH. Works well.
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