Seized Track rod end

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Hi I need to change a track rod end, but it will not undo. Tried WD40, still won't undo. Any simple method. Hit joint between 2 hammers?
 

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Which part? The threaded rod or the ball joint?
 

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Heat, and lots of it. Most will undo if you heat with a butane blow torch, some you need to use a inductor on, some regardless of what you do you need to replace the tie rod and track rod end and do it properly.
 
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Heat, and lots of it. Most will undo if you heat with a butane blow torch, some you need to use a inductor on, some regardless of what you do you need to replace the tie rod and track rod end and do it properly.

and do it properly?
 

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oh , its the ball joint on the hub end that's stuck , how big is the tool your trying to undo it with pal ?
 
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oh , its the ball joint on the hub end that's stuck , how big is the tool your trying to undo it with pal ?


I think the title says Track Rod End and as it is on axle stands you cannot use a long tool pal.
 

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joint seperator.jpg These are pretty good, save an awful lot of banging about.
 

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As above - or a pickle fork type or if you have space available healthy whack with two hammers
 
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Well not a problem. I will take some time today and get it off. Thanks for all the help. Shame about the idiots who just want to make a comment.
 

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