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Martin_1962

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Removing steering idler
« on: 01 October 2011, 10:43:38 »
Cannot spilt the joint to the centre rod.

Jacked it up, walloped it, even used the jack to try to split.

Had around 1.5 tons on the joint and it still would not split.

Used heat and cold.

HELP!!

Any ideas please?
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Re: Removing steering idler
« Reply #1 on: 01 October 2011, 10:46:51 »
usualy just pop off with a good tw*t from 2 hammers.
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Re: Removing steering idler
« Reply #2 on: 01 October 2011, 11:06:51 »
The 2 hammer method as said, is the best way Martin. I believe TB describes it very well in the maintenance section?
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Re: Removing steering idler
« Reply #3 on: 01 October 2011, 11:08:58 »
Quote from: PhilRich on 01 October 2011, 11:06:51
The 2 hammer method as said, is the best way Martin. I believe TB describes it very well in the maintenance section?

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=90626.0
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Martin_1962

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Re: Removing steering idler
« Reply #4 on: 01 October 2011, 11:10:19 »
It has had plenty of that, but only 1 hammer.

Can't get the track rod end out either next to it.

Almost tempted to put it in the local garage
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Re: Removing steering idler
« Reply #5 on: 01 October 2011, 11:19:05 »
Follow TB,s guide to the letter and it should pop off. Does need two hammers though. :y
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Re: Removing steering idler
« Reply #6 on: 01 October 2011, 11:21:19 »
May have another go later, off to Halfrauds to get a ball joint splitter for the TRE and another hammer
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Re: Removing steering idler
« Reply #7 on: 01 October 2011, 11:31:42 »
will never, ever get it off with ballpoint split, 2 hammer trick will work, just needs patience

screw type splitter for TRE is best
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Re: Removing steering idler
« Reply #8 on: 01 October 2011, 11:50:14 »
Quote from: TheBoy on 01 October 2011, 11:31:42
... 2 hammer trick will work, just needs patience

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and in Martin's case, another hammer!  ;D ;D ;D
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Re: Removing steering idler
« Reply #9 on: 01 October 2011, 11:51:29 »
Quote from: Andy B on 01 October 2011, 11:50:14
Quote from: TheBoy on 01 October 2011, 11:31:42
... 2 hammer trick will work, just needs patience

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and in Martin's case, another hammer!  ;D ;D ;D

yes, would help. ;D
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Re: Removing steering idler
« Reply #10 on: 01 October 2011, 11:54:51 »
I'll second that with the TRE best done with a splitter. Something like this

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ball-Joint-Splitter-Separator-Dual-Position-30-50mm-/120706674830?pt=UK_Hand_Tools_Equipment&hash=item1c1aadb08e

I have got to say , I have removed two now  - each time using the two hammer method. You need perseverence. I had gone well past the "just one more go before I give up". Plus Gas is your friend.
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Re: Removing steering idler
« Reply #11 on: 01 October 2011, 12:09:15 »
Quote from: Varche on 01 October 2011, 11:54:51
I'll second that with the TRE best done with a splitter. Something like this

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ball-Joint-Splitter-Separator-Dual-Position-30-50mm-/120706674830?pt=UK_Hand_Tools_Equipment&hash=item1c1aadb08e

I have got to say , I have removed two now  - each time using the two hammer method. You need perseverence. I had gone well past the "just one more go before I give up". Plus Gas is your friend.
I got one of them from speedys never cost that price think it was £8. did the job :y
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Martin_1962

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Re: Removing steering idler
« Reply #12 on: 01 October 2011, 12:25:54 »
Got the hammer and the splitter

Will try TRE first - if I can't get that off centre rod needed, if I can I will then do the idler and the new track rod.
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Re: Removing steering idler
« Reply #13 on: 01 October 2011, 13:44:04 »
Did mine the other day with the two hammer trick and it just popped off, job done in about 30min :y
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Re: Removing steering idler
« Reply #14 on: 01 October 2011, 13:52:17 »
Yep - force is no good, it need to be "shocked" into popping off.
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