Removing front spindle.
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Hello everybody. I have been having problems trying to remove the driver front spindle. The upper control arm popped out, but I can't get the tie rod end and the lower control arm out. Is there a method to this? I have searched but if I have missed something I apologize.
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run and get one of these from harbor freight.
Clamp it on and put some tension on it, then hit it with a hammer. also use a real hammer, you need the impact/shock load to pop it free.
Clamp it on and put some tension on it, then hit it with a hammer. also use a real hammer, you need the impact/shock load to pop it free.
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run and get one of these from harbor freight.
Clamp it on and put some tension on it, then hit it with a hammer. also use a real hammer, you need the impact/shock load to pop it free.
Clamp it on and put some tension on it, then hit it with a hammer. also use a real hammer, you need the impact/shock load to pop it free.
You can just hit the knuckle where the tapered part goes in without that tool, but having the tool loaded with pressure will help get it to pop loose when you shock it with a BFH (I use a 12lb sledge)
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