200q tie rod end replacement

[Konstantin Bogach]

I just did it today. I bought pittman puller(like bulky square frame
(~7'' side)  with cut in one side ane bolt in the side opposite  to the
cut side) because could not find anything else. No, I saw a lot of tie
rod tools in every store which are just wedged fork. You are supposed to
hammer it between tie rod end and strut. Never used it but I've heard
that most garages use it as fist thing and then if does not move they use
puller.  I am not sure it is good thing to use it when tie rod goes into
strut rather then into bulky arm like in some other cars.

Good luck.

Konstantin Bogach
200tqw '89
200tq '89

Eyvind Spangen wrote:

> I'm about to replace the tie rod ends (both) on my 200. Strangely
> enough, the locknut/adjuster wasn't seized, but how the #"/& do I get
> the ball joint out of the strut? I won't move at all, even with lots
> of penetrating oil and a slegdehammer.. How about heating?
> Unfortuneately, I don't have a puller that will fit..
>
> --
> Regards,
> ES