Re: [T3] Tie Rod End Question

["Jim Adney" <jadney@vwtype3.org>]

On 8 Mar 00, at 0:17, JaransonT3@aol.com wrote:

> OK, I was dismantling the front beam assembly that I removed last week and it 
> went pretty good.  I got the steering box, calipers, fuel pump, and one tie 
> rod off.   However, the last tie rod end I have run about against I snag.  
> When I turn the nut to take it off the shaft in the tie rod end turns with 
> it.  I can't see a way to hold the shaft from turn to get the nut off.

You really need to get the nut off before you loosen the taper. Try 
tapping the taper back in place and then tightening the nut. Clear 
out all the remnants of the cotter pin and then unscrew the nut. 
Then remove the taper.

There is a small screw press made just for removing these tie rod 
ends. It makes this job a breeze. I got mine from JC Whitney ~30 
years ago; it was Brazialian, but it works perfectly.

-
Jim Adney
jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison, WI 53711-3054

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