Centerlink removal

[TheTecher]

How do remove the center link so I can install headers?

Thanks

 

[stansblue72]

Disconect it from the tie rod and the pitman arm with a pickle fork. At least that was how I did it.

 

[68383GTS]

Yep a pickle fork

 

[Jim Lusk]

A pickle fork will likely destroy the boot. You can buy a small joint puller from Harbor Freight or better tool sellers.........

 

[green1]

Loosen the nut, then smack the side of the center link with a big hammer, at least 2 pounder; the ends will fall out, and boot saved.

 

[70aarcuda]

if you do damage the boots on the ball joint or the tie rods...they can be replaced...

 

[67GTConvert]

If there's room,I like to use a two jaw puller on the tie rod ends and idler/pitman arms as it does'nt tear the boot and less chance of inadvertently hitting something you did'nt want to when swinging a big hammer around.
If you tighten the bolt on the puller real tight and it does'nt move,just give the link a tap where the puller is with a regular sized hammer and it should pop.