: Help, Removing drag link.


CheepJeep
01-26-2003, 09:34 AM
What is the best way to pull the drag link off of the tie rods and pitman arm? The only torch I have is a propane one. Please help ASAP.

larryboy
01-26-2003, 09:36 AM
thread the nut back on a little if you want to save the threads and hit it with a hammer on the side. hit it until it pops off.

CheepJeep
01-26-2003, 09:40 AM
Wow, that was fast. So, just wack the he!! out of it?

Heyworth
01-26-2003, 09:54 AM
be real careful you don't mess up the threads though

larryboy
01-26-2003, 10:33 AM
Originally posted by CheepJeep
Wow, that was fast. So, just wack the he!! out of it?

yep beat the crap outta it,standard practice if you don't have a pickle fork or need to save the boot.

don't hit the shaft hard to explain with typing......

larryboy
01-26-2003, 10:40 AM
heres a pic,hit it where the tip of the screwdriver is.

CheepJeep
01-26-2003, 10:48 AM
Thanks a lot guys, its off now. I screwed the threads, but I have a new drag link, so who the he11 cares.

larryboy
01-26-2003, 10:54 AM
good deal eel:) .

CheepJeep
01-26-2003, 11:18 AM
Anyone know the torque specs for reinstalling it? I was thinking about Gueten Tite, but thought I might want to be a little more accurate.