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Removing torque rods and v-bar

aw113sgte

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Anyone have any tips on removing these? Wondering if special press tool is needed, or if the taper is big enough they can just be tapped out fairly easily?

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GeneralDisorder

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If they are anything like my steering tie rods and drag link they will pop out with a couple good smacks on the housings, etc.

The TM just says "remove two self-locking nuts" and "remove torque rod"

The prescribed tool list:

General Mechanics Tool kit, jack, jack stands, goggles, torque wrench, multiplier, socket set, and a "Wrecking Bar" 🙄

Apparently *something* is getting wrecked. Might be the truck..... might be you.
 

Ryan31783

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I believe that I’m qualified to answer the question. I ended up using a 1” impact and 1” breaker bar to undo the nuts, a porta power to push/pull where neededand a 3 or 4 lb sledge, hitting the side of the housing with pressure applied while applying heat. There is no way around getting the center V-bar mount removed on the truck, you will have to remove that assembly and get creative in a shop press.
 

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aw113sgte

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I believe that I’m qualified to answer the question. I ended up using a 1” impact and 1” breaker bar to undo the nuts, a porta power to push/pull where neededand a 3 or 4 lb sledge, hitting the side of the housing with pressure applied while applying heat. There is no way around getting the center V-bar mount removed on the truck, you will have to remove that assembly and get creative in a shop press.
Thanks! That's what I feared, well I'll make sure I have the appropriate tools before trying to tackle this
 
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