[T3] Tie Rod Removal...

Dave Hall dave at hallvw.clara.co.uk
Thu Aug 22 17:47:37 PDT 2013


You usually need a tool to break the tapered tie-rod end joint.
Simultaneous hammer blow from each side also works, but is not easy to get
at in there.  There is something called a pickle-fork, which is driven into
the joint but can damage the rubber boot.  I use a screw joint-splitter
which does the job gently but effectively, and doesn't threaten damage to
anything.  I doubt they're expensive, but I bought mine long ago for about
$10.  might be $20 now.   You may be able to borrow one.

Dave
UK VW Type 3&4 Club
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[mailto:type3-vwtype3.org-bounces at lists.vwtype3.org] On Behalf Of J. Jonik
Sent: 23 August 2013 01:01
To: Type 3
Subject: [T3] Tie Rod Removal...

Too shaky tie rod on left side is easy to get to by just taking the tire
off.   And the tie rod end at the wheel end can be relatively easy to tap
out (with a nut protecting the threads) with a hammer.

But, the rod end on the inside, attached at the steering linkage metal,
doesn't want to come out of its hole.  There isn't enough room to give it a
good whack with a hammer.   It's that end that's worn and wobbly.


Is this generally a case where one has to take out the gas tank to do the
deed?  You don't want to use heat with it all being just inches below the
gas tank.
 Are there tricks to do this without removing the gas tank?   

My tank is, unfortunately, filled to the top.
If there's some expensive special puller tool...well...I'll try to borrow
one, or wait til the gas tank gets more manageable.

The Bentley makes it look like changing a light bulb...but it ain't.
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