Hi Sean,
The ball joints and tie rod ends do not screw in, they are tapered and fit
via friction. To remove, use a pickle fork. Here's a link to what it looks
like; http://jcsonlinetoolshed.com/product.php/5879/832/
You can probably source one from the local NAPA or other auto parts store.
The tines fit around the ball joint or tie rod end. Pound on the end and
they should pop free. To seat the new ones, just tighten the nuts. They will
pull up tight. If I recall correct, I lubed mine before re-assembly. Here's
another link having good step by step instructions on tearing the whole
thing off and putting it back together;
http://www.tr6world.com/front_suspension.htm
Did my suspension last year, plus re-built the steering rack - big
difference, waaay tighter and more responsive. Good luck!
Marty Romagni
1974 TR6
Painesville, Ohio
> Date: Thu, 25 Nov 2004 19:17:19 -0500
> From: "Sean McCafferty" <>
> Subject: Front Suspension - Taking things apart
>
> Well, the snow is flying and the TR6 is away for the winter ... time to
> start the winter projects.
>
> I decided I'd try rebuilding the front suspension. I've ordered the
> bushings, trunnions, ball joints and tie-rod arms from TRF and with any
luck
> they won't be backordered.
>
> I took apart the right front on the weekend and now I've got the pieces
down
> in the basement soaking to clean us the old grease and ready for some
paint.
> Now the problems start.
>
> I'm trying to remove the upper ball joint from the vertical link and the
> outer tie rod ball joint from the steering arm. From pictures of the
> replacement parts they don't look like they screw in so ---- how do you
get
> them out ? and then the next part --- how do you seat the new ones in?
>
> Thanks for the help. The first of what I suspect will be a number of
> questions. It's the amateur hour !!!
>
> Sean McCafferty
> Milton, Ontario
> 1972 TR6 CC83520
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