Is heating it my last civil method to remove what...

Post by **boosted5cyl** » 20 Nov 2012, 11:57

Yeah heat it. I had to do same.

Post by **alschnertz** » 20 Nov 2012, 15:26

Heat is your friend.

db130 · Post by **db130** » 20 Nov 2012, 15:49

+1 on the MAPP gas torch.

Post by **wheelsup** » 20 Nov 2012, 16:03

3" cutoff wheel and replace both the inner and outer...not worth the hours and hours you're spending trying to get that PITA nut off IMO.

MilehighV70XC · Post by **MilehighV70XC** » 20 Nov 2012, 16:44

Maybe I am misunderstanding what your trying to do. If your replacing both inner and outer, why are you even bothering trying to get them separated? Just get the inner loose from steering rack and remove as one piece.

Post by **vjaneczko** » 20 Nov 2012, 16:52

MilehighV70XC wrote:Just get the inner loose from steering rack and remove as one piece.

This.

Post by **cn90** » 20 Nov 2012, 16:55

MilehighV70XC wrote:Maybe I am misunderstanding what your trying to do. If your replacing both inner and outer, why are you even bothering trying to get them separated? Just get the inner loose from steering rack and remove as one piece.

xHeart's initial plan was to replace the Outer only.

Post by **xHeart** » 20 Nov 2012, 18:30

Lightbulb moment.
Pipewrench method by MiJ.

Post by **xHeart** » 20 Nov 2012, 21:54

Haha!
A careful use of pipe wrench on inner tie-rod where it screws on to the rack.

: inner-tie-rod screw point; MVS_0481.jpg (384.29 KiB) Viewed 1043 times

: removed as one piece; MVS_0482.jpg (381.57 KiB) Viewed 1043 times

Notice the chipped edge while looking up. Does it need JBWeld to last?
Is this a deterioration?

: notice a chipped edge; MVS_0483.jpg (289.12 KiB) Viewed 1043 times

Post by **cn90** » 21 Nov 2012, 03:43

It looks fine. That small chip is nothing to worry about.

Just cover the steering rack's end with ziploc bag and rubber band while you wait for new parts to arrive.
Dirt is the #1 enemy of the steering rack.

PS: During install, just remember to use some rubber material as cushion between pipewrench and the rack's end to prevent further chipping it.

I notice that your trans is also exposed. Get a piece of plastic/masking tape and tape the ends of the auto trans (I understand that you removed the axles for rebuild) to prevent dirt/debris/bugs from getting in. Even the slightest amount of dirt is the worst enemy of the auto trans.