Tie Rod Ends And Boots - Went Easier Than Expected.

"McMike" (mcmike) 03/15/2014 at 16:35 • Filed to: driveway mechainic, vanagon, tutu153

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Here I was, expecting the worst.

Would the ends come out? How long would I spend hammering away at them with heat, hammers, and pickle forks. How long before I could eat my cookie?

Once I got the car in the air, and cleaned up the rod and ends, I marked with with paint so I would stand a chance getting them back on, and not need an alignment later.

After a few taps with a hammer, I realized that this puller might be the best route. *POP* I was right.

I think the hardest part of this job was getting these boots up and into the grove on the rack. Probably spent 20-30 minutes a side with door trim tools, WD40, and curse words getting them on there.

Victory.

Funny thing is, I had forgotten I had that puller until I took a look at the shop manual. I thought, "Hey, I have one one of those." (cookie in hand)

Does the lack of castle nut and cotter pin make anyone else paranoid, or is it just me?

Brian Silvestro > McMike 03/15/2014 at 16:39

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We're here for you.

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Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > McMike 03/15/2014 at 16:41

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Making car bombs?

McMike > Brian Silvestro 03/15/2014 at 16:44

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LOL, thanks.

McMike > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire 03/15/2014 at 16:48

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Nah, I just threw those into the last shot for a St Patrick's day theme.

Edit - Holy shit . I've done this before.

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I can't believe I haven't even put 3,000 miles on the van in the last year.

Brian Silvestro > McMike 03/15/2014 at 16:48

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The realization picture with the cookie in hand is the funniest.

Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > McMike 03/15/2014 at 16:52

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You should do a car bomb just for that.

John Norris (AngryDrifter) > McMike 03/15/2014 at 16:53

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Same threads as your castle nut? You could drill a hole and go with the cotter pin.

johnr240z > McMike 03/15/2014 at 20:43

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Ah that paint trick is a great idea. Wish I thought of that a week ago when I did mine.