GMC Other Repair Question
Topics covered: Tool, Rust, Tie rod end.
Mileage: No information provided.
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Asked on March 26, 2006
Das chevy tie rod
I have 94 chevy truck, with 192.000 mi . How do i take off the tie rodends after the bolts are removed. I rented a special tool but it seems to not work.
Answer
Replied on April 4, 2006
I assume by the tool you mentioned it is a tie rod removal tool that looks like a tuning fork. In my experience, it takes a fairly heavy hammer to drive the fork between the tie rod end and the attachment to the wheel assembly. Especially, if the metal is rusted or corroded.