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Andrewb83 · 09-23-2013, 02:16 PM

I'm trying to remove my tie rod. I thought I should just have to take the castle nuts and cotter pin out, and it pop out but no luck. I noticed there is a bleeder valve on the ends would I need to bleed that? Here is a pic
Thank you
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Andrewb83 · 09-23-2013, 02:19 PM

Here is a pic Of the bleeder valve
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vidman · 09-23-2013, 02:49 PM

thats not a bleeder valve...Its a zerk fitting. use a tie rod separator with a air gun or BFH.

Andrewb83 · 09-23-2013, 06:05 PM

Bfh?what is a zerkfitting? I went to part source and got the ball joint separator tool , hopefully that works
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mmiddle · 09-23-2013, 06:22 PM

A zerk fitting is for a grease gun chuck to lube the joint.
Some times you can get lucky and hit the stud end of the tie-rod with a large hammer (BFH). Do this with the nut on the threads, just loose.
Other wise you will need a "pickle fork" or tie-rod separator tool to remove the tie-rod stud from the tapper.

Andrewb83 · 09-23-2013, 06:41 PM

Aww bfh duh, I got the tie rod separator so ill give those a try other wise ill grab a mini sledge and have at her
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LONGHAIR · 09-23-2013, 07:26 PM

Are you removing the tie-rod to replace it? Or for some other reason?
If you separate it with a "pickle fork" type tool, it will destroy the boot....then you will be back here asking where you can buy the boot.

The best way to separate it is to loosen the castle nut (not remove) then apply some pressure against the tie-rod with a pry bar and smack the housing itself right next to the the tapered stud. Do not hit the stud itself or the nut, you will just damage the threads.

Andrewb83 · 09-23-2013, 07:50 PM

I'm during a full Reno so I'm taking it off to sand and powder coat. I guess I'll try finess first before prying. Partsource has another pry kit that is more like I clamp with a bolt in the middle. It's supposed to slowly push the bolt up. Think that's a better option then the prong pry kit
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mongoose · 09-23-2013, 09:19 PM

if you're doing a reno on it just pound it out... and replace it.. they are cheap.

Andrewb83 · 09-23-2013, 09:30 PM

Awesome thanks for the advice everyone
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andrewmp6 · 09-24-2013, 03:29 AM

And make sure your wearing safety glasses when hammering on it just in case something chips and flys off.

09-23-2013, 02:16 PM	#1
Andrewb83 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Toronto Ontario Posts: 102	Removing tie rod I'm trying to remove my tie rod. I thought I should just have to take the castle nuts and cotter pin out, and it pop out but no luck. I noticed there is a bleeder valve on the ends would I need to bleed that? Here is a pic Thank you Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

09-23-2013, 02:19 PM	#2
Andrewb83 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Toronto Ontario Posts: 102	Re: Removing tie rod Here is a pic Of the bleeder valve Posted via Mobile Device

09-23-2013, 02:49 PM	#3
vidman Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Fitchburg,Mass Posts: 737	Re: Removing tie rod thats not a bleeder valve...Its a zerk fitting. use a tie rod separator with a air gun or BFH. __________________ 62 Willys 4wd Pickup : 72 C-10 swb 504 stroker 09 Taco 3" lift 33" tires: 90 K-5 blazer (plow truck): RIP Ross Little brother

09-23-2013, 06:05 PM	#4
Andrewb83 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Toronto Ontario Posts: 102	Re: Removing tie rod Bfh?what is a zerkfitting? I went to part source and got the ball joint separator tool , hopefully that works Posted via Mobile Device

09-23-2013, 06:22 PM	#5
mmiddle Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Forestburg, Texas Posts: 659	Re: Removing tie rod A zerk fitting is for a grease gun chuck to lube the joint. Some times you can get lucky and hit the stud end of the tie-rod with a large hammer (BFH). Do this with the nut on the threads, just loose. Other wise you will need a "pickle fork" or tie-rod separator tool to remove the tie-rod stud from the tapper. __________________ Mark Jesus is the Way! 2003 2500HD CCLB Duramax/Ali (Clifford) 2014 2SS/RS black on black Camaro (Betty) 2006 Pontiac SOLSTICE silver/black (Lula-Bell) 1970 C/10 Short Wide (Peggy) 1964 C/10 Short Step (Hambone) RIP Jimmy Hamilton Thank you for the trucks

09-23-2013, 06:41 PM	#6
Andrewb83 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Toronto Ontario Posts: 102	Re: Removing tie rod Aww bfh duh, I got the tie rod separator so ill give those a try other wise ill grab a mini sledge and have at her Posted via Mobile Device

09-23-2013, 07:50 PM	#8
Andrewb83 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Toronto Ontario Posts: 102	Re: Removing tie rod I'm during a full Reno so I'm taking it off to sand and powder coat. I guess I'll try finess first before prying. Partsource has another pry kit that is more like I clamp with a bolt in the middle. It's supposed to slowly push the bolt up. Think that's a better option then the prong pry kit Posted via Mobile Device

09-23-2013, 09:19 PM	#9
mongoose Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: slurrey, bc. Posts: 1,134	Re: Removing tie rod if you're doing a reno on it just pound it out... and replace it.. they are cheap. __________________ -'73 c/10 - Low with Go - will be complete... probably never. -'90 2wd Blazer - well... soon enough anyways. -'84 SWB - the daily gas guzzler.

09-23-2013, 09:30 PM	#10
Andrewb83 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Toronto Ontario Posts: 102	Re: Removing tie rod Awesome thanks for the advice everyone Posted via Mobile Device

09-24-2013, 03:29 AM	#11
andrewmp6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 5,811	Re: Removing tie rod And make sure your wearing safety glasses when hammering on it just in case something chips and flys off.



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