R34 Gtr Tie Rod End Ball Joint Separation

[aphid]

Hey guys,

Attempting to separate the tie rod end from the wheel hub but experiencing a little difficulty. It's been a while now since I've done this but on my r33 I always used to use a pickle fork + hammer, however the r34 gtr has a cast aluminum hub and looks like it wants to deform if I keep bashing it with the hammer to separate.

Has anybody used a ball joint separator, and if so could they recommend the one they used to I know it fits

Alternatively if anybody has any tips on using the pickle fork, they would also be very much appreciated!

Cheers

[Duncan]

just keep sorry the flat side to the hub and keep bashing

[aphid]

I think I might need a sledge =/

[Duncan]

bash it! when your current hammer doesnt work, get a bigger one1

[aphid]

For future reference to those who may come across this thread!

There was NO way it was going to come, even with the sledge, and I didn't really want to crack the wheel hub as it's made of aluminum. I ended up buying a ball joint removal tool from Supercheap for $10, however they're too small to fit under the hub and over the bolt.

I ended up inverting one of the ends of the tool, and placing a 17mm long socket over the other end to sort of lengthen it, then a jack under the tool itself to steady it and started winding. I got to the point where there was so much pressure from the tool itself it was lifting the hub, but a quick smack on the top of the bolt saw it come loose.

If anybody would like a picture to explain things a little better send me a PM =)

The other advantage to doing it this way is that you don't root your ball joints, as you do with a pickle fork!

bash it! when your current hammer doesnt work, get a bigger one1