whats a good way to pop the...

[toolex]

whats a good way to pop the steering linkage off the spindle? i cant seem to get the sucker off, any help would be appreciated, thanks.

[jaferri]

I usually spray some penetrant on the tapered portion and let it setup for about 10 min then TAP the sides of the spindle that the linkage is attached to with a hammer. That usually frees it up. If that does not work back the nut off until it is about 1/2 a thread above the threaded portion and tap it (down) with a hammer on the nut until it pops off. They do make a tool for removing them but it usually messes up the boots or they just flat break.

Josh

[matt_helton]

use a BFH to hit the nuckle, but leave the nut loose on there so you dont hit the threads with a wild swing.

[toolex]

GAHHH, now i can't get the lower ball joint off, i've tried banging on it while it has pressure and doesn't have pressure, yet it doesn't show any sign of comin loose, any ideas?

[ACID_RAIN28]

Hit it harder, it will come off eventually.

[SLR]

A good trick that I use is, Hermonics. Take 2 hammers and hit the spindle @ the same time.

[CRAIG_HALL]

Even better if you have access to one is an air hammer with a large flat blunt tip-let it rip on it till it falls out!

[In_the_works]

Pickle forks usually work well with a 3lb sledge.

[JeffS]

I don't like using pickle forks. I've seen failures with tierod ends that were caused by using the wrong size pickle fork, and/or just the way it stresses the socket. Once, a ball just popped out of the socket and that was on the street.

I think the best method is the Big Hammer,.. and sometimes, the TWO big Hammers.