Re: Problem replacing tie-rod end.

[Andrei Kogan <abk@phy.duke.edu>]

At 02:39 PM 8/10/98 +0200, you wrote:
>Hello List,


 I tried pressing on the balljoint, but it was
>not enough to prevent it from turning. Finally I decide to give it few hits
>with a hammer and this did the trick. I have two questions:
>1. Is there any trick I don't know of to prevent the shaft from turning?

On a 4000S, I used a "gear puller" and  a a large diameter hex socket to
press it in before  tightening the nut. The sockets should be large enough
to press on the case of the tie-rod  and clear the softer cup. 

>2. How big is the possibility that I damaged the joint in any way by
>hammering it? 

dunno

Andrei