special tools

[Ewan Hopkins <Ewan.Hopkins@computeraid.co.uk>]

I've done it several times using a 2 or 3 lb hammer straight against the
end of the arm:  turn the hub so the end of the arm is facing out and
hit the end of the arm a couple of times.  If the tie-rod doesn't pop
out with a light tap, try hitting the arm again.
Works every time for me!  
Using the puller is probably safer in that there is less chance of
damaging the hub arm, but I haven't heard of the arm breaking by being
hit the way I have described.

Cheers,

Ewan.
'85 2.0 Storm
'86 1.8 GT


>Date: Tue, 5 Jan 1999 14:09:13 -0500
>From: "Ian" <e@sbbs.se>
>Subject: special tools
>
>I know I asked previously if I needed a special 'puller' to detach my
tie
>rod from the steering arm and get to my tie rod boot and the response
was
>no. However can someone explain to me why they recommend using one in
the
>Bentley and the Haynes manuals.  Isn't it just a bolt holding the rod
to the
>arm? Is there some sideways pull on the bolt?
>
>thanx
>ian
>ICQ# 1941132




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