Originally posted by DemonSVT:
...I only state this as you responded to my post...



your post was the last in the thread ...

I honestly thought that we are done w/ the tie rod and can move on to the next point in the original how-to (see post #1 in this thread ).

but if you want to continue discussing the tie rod, then we can do that too... the threaded part of the tie rod can not possibly be damaged by the dead blow, as the tie rod is dog-pointed. it has a socket for hex 5mm key which can potentially be damaged but I am yet to hear that someone actually was sloppy enough to do it. there, can we move on now?

so... coming back to my point hammering away on the axle is far more dangerous, unnecessary and should be avoided at all costs. Damage of the tripod internals, retaining springs, circlip and possibly other parts may result. I am almost 100% sure that God invented axle puller just for this purpose.

--alex | 98 SE V6 MTX w/ things