[DMCForum] Re: TIE ROD ENDS

["Gabor van Enschot" <enschotjes@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

--- In DMCForum@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "rmclemns" <rmclemns@xxxx> wrote:
> I've got a minor problem and thought I'd better ask before I break
> something.  My "D" has less than 8K miles and has most of the 
original
> parts.  I noticed the boots on the tie rod ends had deteriorated and
> bought a new set to replace them.  When I took the lock nut off the
> top of the tie ron end, I was unable to get the end to drop down.  I
> used the standard Chevy technique of tapping the top of the end, but
> to no avail.  I didn't want to give it too big whop, cause I wasn't
> sure if I might break something and be in worse shape than when I
> started.  Does anyone out there know a way to separate the tie rod 
end
> from the knuckle without causing damage???

Hi,

I want to let you know that I'm also bussy with replacing all ball 
joint and tie rod ends boots.This on both sides.
I'm using the spreader tool mentioned before and works perfectly,and 
if you are doing it right and with care you will not damage the old 
boots or the ball joints including the treaded ends.This is the 
trick, use the spreader tool and install it with care as follows, 
remove the nut ,fork-end under the boot (remove the spring if 
nessecary) and the clamp-finger on top of the ball joint tread-end ( 
be sure that it's is installed good before spreading.
The boots that I'm using for the tie rod ends are made of rubber with 
the following (metric)demensions 14mm and 29mm.

Spread, and they will come of within a few minutes.If you want I have 
picture(s) of my work send to you!!!

I'll hope that this info hepls you, if you have any questions let me 
know.Maybe I can help.

Regards,

Gabor

VIN#16105
The Netherlands


Question:

Does someone knows what kind of oil is needed (Oil specification)for 
the steeringwheelhouse????? And aswell the oil level or quantity 
needed/filled?

Thanks in advance.



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