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  • thejimlab
    E30 Addict
    • Oct 2004
    • 588

    #1

    need help ASAP

    I am installing springs/struts. Question: How do you get the tie rod and control arm thin off. I know, I should search and use the Bentley, but I need this done right now. All help is appreciated.
    Thanks.
    Jim
  • M-technik-3
    I waste 90% of my day here and all I got was this stupid title
    • Oct 2003
    • 18946

    #2
    With the proper tool, or with a hammer hoping not to bend the control arm or the tie rod. It can be done but Don't hammer the threads.
    https://www.facebook.com/BentOverRacing

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    • Charlie
      kid tested, administrator approved
      • Oct 2003
      • 6686

      #3
      Propane torch for heat, lots of PB blaster and a blunt object. Ideally, there's a special tool that you use an impact wrench with to crank the tie rod ends out, but it sounds like you're strapped for time.

      -Charlie
      Swing wild, brake later, don't apologize.
      '89 324d, '76 02, '98 318ti, '03 Z4, '07 MCS, '07 F800s - Bonafide BMW elitist prick.
      FYYFF

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      • thejimlab
        E30 Addict
        • Oct 2004
        • 588

        #4
        thanks guys, I just noticed I posted this in the wrong place. I was hustling for time. I got them out...with a hammer, everything went well. Thanks

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