Removing outer tie rod from inner tie rod assembly

kcarpenter · May 27, 2017

Trying to replace the outer tie rod assembly, but can't separate the inner from the outer tie rod tube assembly.
Any suggestions other than a strong vice, pipe wrenches, and heating with a torch.?.
Otherwise, it may be easier to just buy/replace the entire tie rod assembly for $100. (outer tie rod was only $27).
Thanks!
KC

kcarpenter · May 27, 2017

Tractor is IH 454, swept back front axle. Pics of tie rod assembly below.

kcarpenter · May 27, 2017

Pic of outer tie rod assembly (new)

rustyfarmall · May 27, 2017

(quoted from post at 05:48:18 05/27/17) Trying to replace the outer tie rod assembly, but can't separate the inner from the outer tie rod tube assembly.
Any suggestions other than a strong vice, pipe wrenches, and heating with a torch.?.
Otherwise, it may be easier to just buy/replace the entire tie rod assembly for $100. (outer tie rod was only $27).
Thanks!
KC

Heating with a torch is the only way. If you don't already own a torch, just buy the complete tie rod assembly. It will be cheaper than buying a torch set.

pete 23 · May 27, 2017

Lay the tube on a anvil and use hammer all along and around tube, plus penetrating lube. Then use the vise and pipe wrench. No heat required.

JimB2 · May 27, 2017

Hi, we did one on my brother's 454 a few years ago. Took the complete arm off, sprayed with penetrating oil, secured it to his log splitter and used hydraulic pressure to put tension on it and tapped with a hammer to loosen the rust. The one on his 684 required heat to loosen. BECAREFUL if you are using hydraulic force.

JimB

rustred · May 27, 2017

yes as pete says, also have used air punch to vibrate them loose.
lots of penetrating oil also.

Hayfarmer · May 27, 2017

I went through that a while back with my SMTA. Finally got one outer end apart by using a hydraulic press, penetrating oil and heat. But... tube had a slight bend. When I pulled off the one on the other side it also had a slight bend. I decided to buy 2 new complete units. I think I paid about $80 each but I worked for a couple days on the one I got apart

notjustair · May 27, 2017

I might have missed what tractor, but does it have power steering? I tap plenty to break the bond, take out the bolts, and put a piece of 4x4 between the spindle arm and the tractor frame rail. Then I start the tractor and use the power steering to do the work for me. I have had to heat them on tractors that had set out and been wet many times over.

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