I've always used a big hammer, no special tools at all. Loosen the tie rod nut, and give the steering knucle a couple of whacks, and it should loosen up. You'll see a flat area on the knucle where the tie rod end is, that's where you hit it. On Mon, Oct 27, 2008 at 5:56 PM, Florian Speier <groups.florian@gmail.com>wrote:
> Hmm, tried to get the tie rod ends pushed out this morning from my syncro
> to
> no luck. seems one actually needs a specialized tool for that. anyone know
> if this one at kragen would work with a vanagon?
>
> http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductDetail.aspx?MfrCode=PBI&MfrPartNumber=648692&CategoryCode=3492
> thanks
> florian
>
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Héctor
1990 Carat 'Ursula'
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First, by reflection, which is noblest;
Second, by imitation, which is easiest;
and third by experience, which is the bitterest.
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