2003 Dodge Ram TIE ROD

2003 DODGE RAM
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2003 Dodge Ram V8 Four Wheel Drive Automatic

I AM REPLACING THE OUTER TIE ROD. I CANNOT GET THE END OF THE TIE ROD TO COME OUT. MY MANUAL SAYS TO USE A WHEEL PULLER TO PUSH IT OUT, AND I HAVE TRIED TO DO SO, TO NO AVAIL. ANY SUGGESTIONS WOULD BE APPRECIATED.
Jul 20, 2009 at 5:58 PM
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HI there,

there are a few ways to remove the tie rod end, there is the fork that you can use to separate the tie rod end and the arm, its called a pickle fork, or you can give the arm a sharp blow with hammer and this can often shock the taper free, remember to use safety glasses as well.

mark (mhpautos)
Jul 21, 2009 at 12:39 AM
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