M inner tie rod removal

Mongo1371 · Nov 15, 2017

Any idea how to get these out from the really tight space in here? I have new ones to put in and the inners are the only ones I can't get out.... Suggestions?
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jCarroll · Nov 15, 2017

If you are not in a hurry, back the nuts off 3 or 4 turns
and drive it until they come loose.

Mongo1371 · Nov 15, 2017

It's getting cold here in the Rockies and I'm going to use my M for snow removal, so a little of a time push...
Otherwise great idea.

pcsaw · Nov 15, 2017

Take the nut off the the little yoke and drop it then you can get to them easily

Mongo1371 · Nov 15, 2017

Thank you, I will try that tomorrow.

jd adict · Nov 15, 2017

like others have said
take the bottom big nut off and use a big pry bar or wedge to pry STRAIGHT DOWN off the shaft.
make sure you stay in as close to the shaft as possible so you dont bend or break the wishbone.
also make sure your steering wheel is centered so that when it goes back together you get the
same amount of steering travel to the left and right.
it is easier to work on the wish bone in the vise when working on the inner tie rods.

Hotflashjr · Nov 16, 2017

Start by getting some sort of penetrating oil on there too. Take the nuts off, spray, repeat for a few days. Then put the nuts on lose like jcarroll said and go for a little drive.

Mike M · Nov 16, 2017

Have you tried a fork shaped tie rod removal tool ?

gene g · Nov 16, 2017

Best way I have found to remove tierod ends is to attempt to distort the female tapper ie smash the hole by hitting it on the end or between to hammers . It will pop the male end free and does not damage rubber seal or threads . Its a safe , easy , fast way .

Mongo1371 · Nov 16, 2017

I did. I actually just replaced the ball joints and tie rods on my 76 f250 and used the tool to try and get them out of my tractor. The inner yolk wasn't strong enough for the impact needed. It flexed too much and I was afraid of breaking it.
I'm going to try what a few others said and loosen it, lube it, and drive it. If not I'll remove the yolk and get it out in my vice.
I've got my TOM removed right now, putting in new gaskets. As soon as I put it back together, I'll fire it up and drive it around a little and go from there. Thank you everyone!

M-MAN · Nov 16, 2017

A lot safer just removing the Y. Make sure the lift quadrant is pushed all the way forward when you bolt it back up so it won't bust the housing when you raise it up.

K Effective · Nov 16, 2017

A coworker once told me to hit the wishbone, not hard enough to bend or break it, but a good solid square hit. Maybe that is what someone else is trying to say- loosen but not remove the nut, soak it with penetrant, then give it a rap. He swears it works, I cannot provide proof, but worth a shot.

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