Separating stuck inner tie rod ends

cudascott said
hit the side of the female taper of the center link where the tie rod taper goes a couple of good solid blows will pop it right out. You may need to put a second hammer on the opposite side to make a solid blow on it.

Yes, ^

I use a shorty sledge hammer as the "Dolly" on one side of the tapered casting, then give the other side a few good whacks with a 3 lb. hammer.

The theory of it is, it squeezes the tapered casting to "Squeeze" the tie rod end out.

Breaks free any minimal rust/corrosion to help pop it out.

Some PB Blaster penetrating oil as a pre-soak helps a lot too, like over night.

Good Luck

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