2G 2GNT Tie rod removal

[1993F250]

I'm in the middle of replacing my clutch and I can't get the tie rod off. How do you remove it without that special tool?

 

[AK Thunder]

Are you trying to remove it from the knuckle or removing it completely?

 

[1993F250]

Are you trying to remove it from the knuckle or removing it completely?

Just from the knuckle. I have to do it for the ball joint too so I can drop the trani to replace the clutch.

 

[AK Thunder]

Just smack the side of the knuckle with a hammer.
The tie rod end is tapered into the knuckle just like the ball joint.
A couple good hits should pop that sucker loose.

 

[onefast2gdsm]

Just smack the side of the knuckle with a hammer.
The tie rod end is tapered into the knuckle just like the ball joint.
A couple good hits should pop that sucker loose.

That's correct. You will see a flat spot you can hit with a hammer. Takes about 2-3 good hits and it will pop right out


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[AK Thunder]

When I have to remove the tie rod from the knuckle I loosen up the castle nut and screw it down till its flush with the end of the bolt. Smack the knuckle a couple times an check to see if the tie rod popped out by wiggling it up and down. If its still tapered down then smack the knuckle a few more times. Once its loose remove the castle nut and pop out the tie rod end

 

[1993F250]

So am I hitting what the tie rod knuckle is seated into or am I hitting the tie rod itself?

 

[Maverick4g63]

There is a tie rod removal tool at any auto parts store. Its a large fork with tapered fingers.

 

[Colt4G63 also]

There is a tie rod removal tool at any auto parts store. Its a large fork with tapered fingers.

^^^Don't use that tool unless you plan to throw away the tie rod!^^^

You hit the part the tie rod is stuck into.

 

[1993F250]

Haha thanks for the paint drawing. I got it. I had to hit hard like 20 times while movin the thin back and for every so often to get it out. That's why I wasn't sure I was hitting it in the right place. Thanks for the help.

Next question. How the hell do I get these stabalizer link connections for my sway bar off? The threaded part is turning with the nut. Is that normal? And why is the bolt comin from the connector hollow?

 

[Geier]

You will need to cut those off most likely with either a saw or a bolt cutter or cutoff disc. The nuts/studs spinning is very common.

 

[1993F250]

You will need to cut those off most likely with either a saw or a bolt cutter or cutoff disc. The nuts/studs spinning is very common.

Actually I figured out the reason the bolt is hollow is because an Allen wrench fits in it.

 

[1990AWD]

A tie rod remover helps. You need to apply pressure when hitting the knuckle.

 

[rhodes2010]

I am cool with breaking tie rod connections loose.
But for our GSX (1996) we just drop the whole lower suspension
and avoid the tie rods and joints and whatever.