20 Most Recent Ball Joint, Tie Rod, Pitman Arm Seperator Set Questions & Answers

they can be replaced by a home mechanic, sometimes it a real pain, some times it requires a few specialty tools, some times a bf hammer some socket pieces and a pickle fork. all different vehicles are some what different from each other. get a shop manual for your vehicle read the procedure on how to do it and decide if its easier to pay or not. best of luck.

according to rock auto you use a strut and upper ball joint for the rear suspension. look this up in their online catalog k500208 shows for the rear upper joint, 40015 passive rear strut, 40014 semi active rear strut. i am not completely sure, please re check my lookup. best of luck.

remove the pitman arm from the steering gear look in the big hole that goes on the steering gear shaft, there are two sizes to the groves on the pitman arm, count the number of the wide groves these wide groves are the splines you need to count, you will have 3 or 4 gaps in the spline pattern this is your answer. best of luck to you.

Remove the cotter pin and nut from the pitman arm ball stud. usually it is recommended to use a remover but using a hammer one end pops out the other end you will have to remove the steering gear mounting bolts to remove the pitman arm and yes you will have to probably take the gear box out to do this. good luck!

remove carter key unscrew nut nock loose with a tie rod fork loosen the nuts/bolt on the adjustment assemble unscrew the tie rod from adjustment assemble reverse the to replace, get the car/truck alignment checked after replacement

It takes a special heavy duty puller to remove said pitman arm. Find someone that has one and the removal and replacement is evident. Just remove the pitman arm nuts, the pitman arm, and replace it.

jack vehicle up and remove tires then unbolt ball joints and replace lower sometimes requires 4 hands and prybar to do upper is easier

Without looking at it, it would be hard to say for certain. Given your description, however, I'd say it's the tie rod ends. Keep in mind that this has a direct impact on the ball joints, so the ball joints are probably ready to be replaced also. I'd suggest you have it taken care of now before you damage the sway bar too.

Its a pain but you have to get a big pry bar in there to move it. I use a 6 foot piece of 12AWG Strut and pry it down.

get a manual for your vehicle, some ball joints bolt in some press in, all should be aligned when done.

well first off the ball joints dont connect to either the tie rods or the drag link ...if you are refering to if the tie rods are rebuildable they come as a new complete piece

More information would be great as in how many hours are on tractor/How far have you gotten with the task/And do you have new parts already ?..So I will instruct you as if it hasn't been touched yet without removal kit..You really only need the fork that fits the tightest,safety glasses,PB Blast penetrating spray(NOT WD-40make sure it's brakes are locked with tractor in gear..block wheels for safety..Strong wire brush,professional shop torch with rosebud heating tip..correct new rod ends..(IF A LOT OF RUST IS PRESENT AT THE ROD OR ANY SLIGHT BEND AND OR DENTS YOU WILL SAVE HOURS OF LABOR JUST BUYING THE COMPLETE ROD WITH BOTH TIE ROD ENDS...IT DOESNT COST THAT MUCH MORE AND YOU WILL BE GLAD YOU DID IF TROUBLE LIES AHEAD...)..Clean all dirt/contamination from lug nuts.Break lug nuts loose at both sides before raising front if you have no air guns but don't remove lug nuts until it is off ground.raise complete front of tractor..get industrial strength jack stands..put metal plates or very strong oak boards under jack stands if you work on ground or any soft questionable area that could sink or cause bodily harm or tractor damage...Place stands next to each front tire at axle however be sure and give plenty of work room at tie rod end area..possibly 1ft.inward from tires..lower front onto exact center of stands,remove lug nuts and put them in a container to not lose them..clean each tie rod end to a shine..use flashlight and count the rod end threads at each side..Write it on a clean piece of paper..left side and right side...(left is always driver side right is passenger).threads are hard to count sometimes so be sure all are clean and visible..only count threads showing from center rod end to tie rod ball end..install the new ends with exact number of threads showing as the old ones removed to help insure proper alignment..remove castle nut cotter pins and castle nuts.spray with lube before removal...remove castle nuts..and rod end clamps..completely saturate each end with PB blast..let it set..spray again before bed time and let it sit overnight......I am unsure of how much I can write but It has to be in detail...I will continue tomorrow on another solution page".......I hope you will view all I am writing..I. Am a level 4 certified heavy equip.tech. And have repaired too many too list....I love to help those in need"................Metalpoet.......

Hi . not an easy job unless you have the right tools. The are pressed in and have to be removed same way, If your confident in doing it go for it , and if not sure take it to a mechanic. or it will turn into a night mare for you. Good luck.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ZtAS42ju24

150 is good price

Along with the tie rods I would change the upper and lower ball joints. It may pay to check if the subframe has rubber bushes. If the vehicle has a lot of miles on it these can lead to a less than accurate steering/ride.

Fairly easy to b more clear I will say watch a video on youtube there are many that can help u on your way

You need a pitman arm puller. The set listed won't get the job done.

Look at the taper in the hole.End near the Tie-Rod is larger to wedge it into a secured fit., end with the retaining nut is smaller

Disc pads may be at the end of their life and it sounds like the discs need replacing as well.

on the 05 caravan you must chang the complete control arm the ball joint is not serviceable