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[Sir Gingerlot]

I am trying to replace nearside tie rod end. Thought I'd be kind and buy a ball joint remover rather than wacking it with a hammer. The one I have bought is crap and will not budge it. I have drenched it in duck oil to no avail.

I have read the maintanence guide and noticed a better style of puller in use.

Is there a nack to getting these off, or is it down to having the right tool.

Thanks.

[TheBoy]

I tend to use both types - the screw type are easy to use, but often need fork type on inside ones....

[sounds2k]

.. do yourself a favour, pop down your local motor factor or halfrauds, buy the laser tools splitter (part number 0282), as shown below:



... perfect for removing the tie rods, makes doing so laughably easy compared to smacking the hell out of it with a fork-type splitter - plus it doesn't destroy the boot in the process  

[geoff]

i replaced o/s track rod end,had to get one of these tools from halfords,just £16 so easy with this tool

[x25xe]

As others have said, get the tool as described.  You can get them from Machine mart for under half the price that Halfords quote.  Beware that the delivery time from Machine Mart is around 3 days.  I have 2 of these tools and would gladly lend you one if required.