Removing torque rods and v-bar

[aw113sgte]

Anyone have any tips on removing these? Wondering if special press tool is needed, or if the taper is big enough they can just be tapped out fairly easily?

 

[GeneralDisorder]

If they are anything like my steering tie rods and drag link they will pop out with a couple good smacks on the housings, etc.

The TM just says "remove two self-locking nuts" and "remove torque rod"

The prescribed tool list:

General Mechanics Tool kit, jack, jack stands, goggles, torque wrench, multiplier, socket set, and a "Wrecking Bar"

Apparently *something* is getting wrecked. Might be the truck..... might be you.

 

[aw113sgte]

Yeah I looked in the TM and laughed at that less than helpful advice.

 

[Ryan31783]

I believe that I’m qualified to answer the question. I ended up using a 1” impact and 1” breaker bar to undo the nuts, a porta power to push/pull where neededand a 3 or 4 lb sledge, hitting the side of the housing with pressure applied while applying heat. There is no way around getting the center V-bar mount removed on the truck, you will have to remove that assembly and get creative in a shop press.

 

[aw113sgte]

I believe that I’m qualified to answer the question. I ended up using a 1” impact and 1” breaker bar to undo the nuts, a porta power to push/pull where neededand a 3 or 4 lb sledge, hitting the side of the housing with pressure applied while applying heat. There is no way around getting the center V-bar mount removed on the truck, you will have to remove that assembly and get creative in a shop press.

Thanks! That's what I feared, well I'll make sure I have the appropriate tools before trying to tackle this