what did i do wrong?

[rsx84]

Ok i finally got around to the brake swap but have hit a snag, how does this bit come off as it seems to be stuck? or am i going about it the wrong way any hints??

[SteveL]

The tie rod end (left) and ball joint (centre) are both located with tapers. You need to get hold of a ball joint separator or fork, and a tie rod end separator. See attached photos. Both available from Burson's, etc.

[rsx84]

burson's is that like supercheap or a suspension specialty place?

[SteveL]

  rsx84 said:

burson's is that like supercheap or a suspension specialty place?

yes

[OYEAHA]

hit it with a hammer its gonna take a few hits if its stuck good also spray bolt off on it to help

[stagefumer11]

yup, thats all i did when having all that off. Hit it hard with a hammer and POP, both came off.

Please Picture Document this brake swap for us, I REALLY want to know how its done

[freeze_dk]

just get too hammers hold the top have with 1 and the hit the *** out of the bottom with the other

[machg]

If you are using hammers on the tops of the joints, leave nuts on or you'll f*** the threads.

machg

[rsx84]

thanks guys, i'll get the hammers out tomorrow!

  stagefumer11 said:

Please Picture Document this brake swap for us, I REALLY want to know how its done

i've only started on the drivers side so far so i'll take pics when i do the other side, they'll be from my phone so not the best pics

[rsx84]

  machg said:

If you are using hammers on the tops of the joints, leave nuts on or you'll f*** the threads.

machg

what your saying is leave the bolts loose so the bit i'm trying to remove can move just enough to loosen but not dig into the threads...

[Boof]

Hit it on the side Matt, thats what i had to with mine, and when i say hit i mean HIT...Conversly you can always get those splitters lol

[boj01]

Yeah the easiest way is to slug it with a hammer and loosen the tapered joint. As what's been said, put a nut on the thread to protect it so the hammer doesn't damage it. I always find it useful to also pull the arm down, usually comes out easier this way.

[rsx84]

got it off thanks guys, might need to machine the s-13 hubs a hairs width to let them slide on a bit deeper just so i can tighten it enough to put the pin back in...

thanks guys..

[stagefumer11]

Inform Inform Inform

[Boof]

  rsx84 said:

got it off thanks guys, might need to machine the s-13 hubs a hairs width to let them slide on a bit deeper just so i can tighten it enough to put the pin back in...

thanks guys..

Machine what to tighten up to what??? You've lost me :headspin:

[rsx84]

  Boof said:

Machine what to tighten up to what???  You've lost me  :headspin:

the steering arm bolt and the hole on the s-13 hub dont match, the hole is just to small to let it slide down enough to put the pin in place, i've threaded the nut trying to tighten it so i'll get it rethreaded or a new steering rack (need power steering anyway).

[stagefumer11]

id just dremil the Inside of the hub arm,

[DR JOSH]

I think you will find that the s13 runs a tapered tie rod where the r30 runs a straight one. So they will need to be drilled out, I reamed mine for a nice tight fit.

[rsx84]

  DR JOSH said:

I think you will find that the s13 runs a tapered tie rod where the r30 runs a straight one. So they will need to be drilled out, I reamed mine for a nice tight fit.

it might be the other way round as the arm on the hub has just stopped, leaving about 3mm of thread showing...i might just get a grinder drill bit and trial and error it till it fits. i'll need a tap and die set too to fix the thread

[66 skyline gt]

the best way to release the tire rod end from the stearing arm is this:

grab 2 hammers and swing the both athe the same time either side of the steeering arm... leving the nut on but loosely. you need to hit it with both hammers simultanisly in order to shock the taper locking the tire rod to steering arm, releasing the taper. may need a couple of hits, but this should do the trick. by leaving the nut on, its stops the tire rod end hittinfg the ground then you can undo the nut and remove the arm

i have done many a joint before and its worked a treat.... ( shown to me by my motor mechanic)........