Can not get the tie rod off. WTF!

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  • peytonracer4
    E30 Addict
    • May 2011
    • 524

    #1

    Can not get the tie rod off. WTF!

    The bolt loose from the hub assembly. However the threaded part spins with the bolt. I can't grip the threaded part with anything. What can I do shot of cutting through it


  • AsharC
    E30 Mastermind
    • Jun 2011
    • 1508

    #2
    Im having the same problem. the bolt wont move, up or down. Its pissing me off.


    BUY MY WHEELS! BBS E50s!!
    http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=275407

    Originally posted by Lurker27
    Any man will tell you being blown is better than being stroked.

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    • Ceeker
      R3VLimited
      • Sep 2009
      • 2821

      #3
      take a pickel fork to wedge between the rod and strut. that might work but you will chance tearing the boot. you could also cold chisel the nut off, you might damage the threads a bit, but re taping might fix it. cut the neck of the stud and be done with. Replace the tie rod.

      put a jack under the tie rod to put some pressure on the tapered neck of the stud. then hit it with a air gun. GL
      sigpic

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      • AsharC
        E30 Mastermind
        • Jun 2011
        • 1508

        #4
        I've tried most of what you posted^^ Except for the cold chisel and cutting the stud


        BUY MY WHEELS! BBS E50s!!
        http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=275407

        Originally posted by Lurker27
        Any man will tell you being blown is better than being stroked.

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        • accident
          R3V OG
          • Sep 2008
          • 7303

          #5
          Put a floor jack under the bottom of the tie rod and use that to put pressure on the bottom. It should hold the ball joint in place so you can spin the nut.

          EDIT: damn someone beat me to it

          Originally posted by ROLLingKING
          i have a bronzit and plan on making it look sweet.
          Originally posted by slammin.e28
          Moral of this story?

          If you drive your e30 on stairs, you're gonna have a bad time.

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          • peytonracer4
            E30 Addict
            • May 2011
            • 524

            #6
            I tried cutting a notch in the threaded part for a screw driver. I stripped it though. Looks like I have to cut the tie rod and replace it. Ugh!


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            • io_RobbieRodgers
              Member
              • Nov 2011
              • 57

              #7
              If the bolt is spinning i the ball joint, sounds like you need a new tie rod end anyways, no?
              Reformed E34 addict. 1993 525i/5 - 1995 525i/5 - 1991 318i/C

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              • moto650
                Advanced Member
                • May 2011
                • 155

                #8
                split the nut with a dremel tool with cutoff wheel.
                88 325ix, 72 Type 1, 81 Starlet

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                • Kershaw
                  R3V OG
                  • Feb 2010
                  • 11822

                  #9
                  no, they are supposed to spin in place. that's what gives them their ability to move.

                  an impact would have taken it off in 2 seconds.
                  AWD > RWD

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                  • drumad
                    E30 Mastermind
                    • Aug 2009
                    • 1700

                    #10
                    Jack the ball joint up like everyone else said.
                    2008 335i - n54b30
                    1991 318i - m52b28
                    1994 fzj80 - LAND CRUSHER

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                    • ScHpAnKy
                      E30 Mastermind
                      • May 2009
                      • 1573

                      #11
                      I ran into this on a few e30s... if the car is on jack stands, simply take the edge of the crown on your jack (I'm talking a real floorjack, as in fast-rise, low profile) and put it on the center of the balljoint, jack it up until the car is slightly lifted off of it's jack stand (jack stand remaining in place for safety) then turn the nut SLOWLY and DELIBERATELY.

                      One turn, half turn other direction.

                      This usually happens when some of the threads are collapsed, I had to shorten some of the tie-rod and control arm bolts because the ends were completely mangled.

                      Good luck.

                      91 318i | 87 535iS

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                      • CarsSuck
                        E30 Modder
                        • Oct 2005
                        • 968

                        #12
                        i will add that a properly sized piece of scrap lumber between the jack and the ball joint is most helpful. A good whack with a hammer to the top of the stud will release it from the hub. I have a ball joint tool though

                        --Will

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                        • ParsedOut
                          E30 Fanatic
                          • Sep 2005
                          • 1437

                          #13
                          Thread the nuts on 3-4 turns and hit it as hard as you can with a small sledge. You won't damage the threads and you're supposed to replace the nuts anyway. If that doesn't work, get a stronger neighbor or a bigger hammer.

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                          • b*saint
                            No R3VLimiter
                            • May 2006
                            • 3794

                            #14
                            Dude, using an impact gun this would have NEVER happened, in fact using one now could save you.
                            Ma che cazzo state dicendo? :|

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                            • ParsedOut
                              E30 Fanatic
                              • Sep 2005
                              • 1437

                              #15
                              Oh yeah, bolt spinning... as mentioned put a floor jack under the joint to push it back into the hub to keep it from spinning. don't need an impact gun.

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