what is the best way to break manual streering parts, in particular the tie rod ends, on a 68 mustang? steering parts have been together for a long while.
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tie rod ends on 68 mustang
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16 years ago
Remove the nuts. Let them soak in a good penetrating oil for a few days. Go out twice a day and spray the oil on the joint. Hint: WD-40 is not a penetrating oil. I prefer PB Blaster. If you're you to replace the parts, a pickle fork usualy works well.
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Screw the nut back down until it's flush with the shaft. Hit it with a heavy hammer a few times. Neither the nut or shaft should be damaged.
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Pickle fork ususally works well but damages the rubber. If you are replacing the stuff use a BFH and the pickle fork
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Two ball peen hammers, smack both sides of the eye (female) a couple times, nice and hard, the tapered shaft will drop right out...
Impact, works every time and no damage to any parts...