| Steering relay lever removal advice needed [message #265048] |
Tue, 28 October 2014 22:06  |
Tilerpep
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Registered: June 2013
Location: Raleigh, NC
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So, thought the pivot bolt would be the bear, got a four foot breaker bar on it through a five inch gap between frame and radiator.
Rented a tool like this
http://www.harborfreight.com/tie-rod-and-pitman-arm-puller-1752.html
from Autozone, and that popped the front tapered joint (drag link end)
The above tool is too narrow to go over the rear connection (to intermediate rod). I rented an adjustable tool to get a little wider, and it is not strong enough to stay in place as the intermediate rod has a tapered/rounded edge.
Do I just need to find a wider jawed solid puller device, heat something up (afraid of fire, and driveway clearance means I am under there with it), etc.?
Seems like if I use something like this,
http://www.harborfreight.com/21-32-inch-pneumatic-tie-rod-separator-66316.html
it will tear up the joint. If this relay arm proves to be worn out, may not matter, but hate to ruin it if there is a better way.
Tyler
1975 Glenbrook, 1978 Royale rear bath
Raleigh, NC
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