I need help with PS tie Rods please

[scirocco@powerlink.net (John C. Worden)]

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He's replacing them so it really doesn't matter in this case.  If I were
removing them to get at something else, I agree the pickel fork is not
the way to go.  That's why I bought a $7 tie rod puller at the local
discount tool shop.



At 02:20 PM 12/8/02 -0800, T. Reed wrote:

>Don't use a tie rod "fork" tool because you'll destroy the little rubber
>boot that keeps the ball joint at the bottom of the tie rod end greased.
>
>Go buy a puller, put the jaws on the steering arm and spin the bolt down
>so it touches the threaded "bolt" part of the tie rod end, then start
>cranking. After you get enough pressure on it, it will pop right out..
>
>In my experience, a big hammer doesn't work too well here but you can
>always try that as well. A puller is the best way to go..
>
>-Toby
>
>On Sat, 7 Dec 2002, Sebastian wrote:
>
> > I need help, i have a 1988 scirocco 16v and i need to replace both tie
> > rods, i cant get them off. anyone have aim/yahoo/icq/msn that can help
> > me out please? someone that has done it? thanks!
> >
>
>
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John C. Worden
Bucksport, Maine

'98 Dakota 4x4-
'86 Scirocco 8V-
'81 Scirocco 2.0 16V -
'78 Scirocco Brazil Brown Metallic,  4 speed.
'92 Polaris Indy Deluxe

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