Tie rod disassemble question

Saberr · Post by **Saberr** » Fri Jun 17, 2016 2:27 pm

All my boots on my m38a1 tie rod are dissentigrated. Some don't even have springs left. This is mainly because it was just sitting for 15+ years. Now i have the whole assembly off the jeep, and the ends off. My issue is trying to separate both of the rods from each other. The tie rod end that connects the two in the middle is not wanting to come out. I have tried taping with hammer, even using a tie rod puller, and nothing. I don't want to damage, as the end is still good. Any trick or suggestions ? And yes i have removed the crown nut.

Hawkshadow · Post by **Hawkshadow** » Fri Jun 17, 2016 3:14 pm

Penetrating oil and a bit of time.

southpw · Post by **southpw** » Fri Jun 17, 2016 4:21 pm

Big hammer. Hit the side hard. Then if it doesnt come out, put castle nut on loosely and tap it some more, then hit the side hard again. It will eventually jar loose of the taper

4x4M38 · Post by **4x4M38** » Fri Jun 17, 2016 5:32 pm

There is another tool called a pickle fork that may help.
That puller should have done the job.

Worst come to worst one end isn't a huge chunk of change.

Brinken · Post by **Brinken** » Sat Jun 18, 2016 2:57 am

As I don't have English as my native language, it is a second language in Sweden, can you please explain were the tie rod is situated, just for me to learn more about the jeep and the language.

Hawkshadow · Post by **Hawkshadow** » Sat Jun 18, 2016 7:12 am

Brinken wrote:As I don't have English as my native language, it is a second language in Sweden, can you please explain were the tie rod is situated, just for me to learn more about the jeep and the language.

Tie rods are part of the steering system. They transmit the steering forces to the wheels. Here is a link to a full explanation.
http://news.carjunky.com/how_stuff_work ... c170.shtml

Brinken · Post by **Brinken** » Sat Jun 18, 2016 8:38 am

Thanks Jordan, this explain it all.