Tips on removing Tie rod ends. VH

[NikolaiParticipant Canberra\'83 VH, LS1, th350, 9 inch currently in he build. View build HERE Member since: February 16, 2016 Posts: 6]

Hi all. As the title suggests, I’m looking for tips on removing a stuck tie Rod end in my VH. I need to drop the rack to fit my headers (ls1 conversion). I’ve removed the crown nut and hit the tie Rod pretty much as hard as I can with a claw hammer, and it won’t budge. I wouldn’t be surprised if it’s still the original unit. Any tips? The car is on stands and we’ve tried it with both the suspension hanging, and with a jack under the control arm to level it out.

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[Anonymous View build HERE Member since: January 1, 1970 Posts: 0]

Hit the side of the knuckle with the hammer, a good sharp crack will pop it out.

 

[NikolaiParticipant Canberra\'83 VH, LS1, th350, 9 inch currently in he build. View build HERE Member since: February 16, 2016 Posts: 6]

Thanks ij. I’ll give it a go.

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[VRSenator065Participant Adelaide SAVR Senator LSx454 1960 Kombi (project) 1921 Nash Hot Rod (future project) View build HERE Member since: February 17, 2015 Posts: 5 777]

As IJ has said or also try using a tie rod remover, the one like a clamp, put it on, tighten it up then the hammer trick and it should pop out.  On my daughters Hiace I ended up having to use a little heat as well to un freeze it then off it came.  Of course destroys the rubber boot but if its shagged anyway it doesn’t matter.

[TUFGMHParticipant SydneyVH SL/E & VK Calais LS1 View build HERE Member since: March 2, 2015 Posts: 96]

Tierod/ball-joint separators are cheap and pay themselves off on the first set of reusable bushes.

I got one of these and works alright. It wont do the ball joint in a commodore though, only tie rod.

http://www.supercheapauto.com.au/online-store/products/Toledo-Ball-Joint-Separator-135mm-311274.aspx?pid=SPO84267#Recommendations

[Piston 304Participant SAVN 5L, VP Inter. View build HERE Member since: April 29, 2015 Posts: 52]

Big hammer and solid hits to the knuckle does the job.

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