KD-Tools sells a really nice "Tie Rod" end remover. Looks like an adjustable
arm gear puller. There is also a cup on the end to keep the forcing screw on
the stud. http://www.kd-tools.com/3533.htm

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Florian Speier
Sent: Monday, October 27, 2008 6:24 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: tie rod removal...

David, Dave and all,

@david:I used some tool with adjustable arms this morning but the
adjustability meant that the arms moved and slipped off under pressure. as
dave arthur said (thanks dave) the bentley request tool us1014 which is
non-adjustable. problem is that i have to buy that online and pay $60 and up
for it and wait a week or so to get it.
I am just wondering if anyone had luck with a cheaper, more generic tool
like the one from kragen i linked.
FLorian

On Mon, Oct 27, 2008 at 2:56 PM, Florian Speier
<groups.florian@gmail.com>wrote:

> Hmm, tried to get the tie rod ends pushed out this morning from my syncro
> to no luck. seems one actually needs a specialized tool for that. anyone
> know if this one at kragen would work with a vanagon?
>
>
http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductDetail.aspx?MfrCode=PBI&MfrPartNumber=648
692&CategoryCode=3492
> thanks
> florian
>