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Hints on removing nut after cotter pin breaks

M

mferris

Donation Time
I need hints on how to remove a bolt with a broken cotter pin that I can't seem to get to:

Link to picture: http://bit.ly/1GZQnZR

I managed to get 3 out of 4 tie rod ends removed and the last the cotter pin broke off and now I can't even turn it with an air rachet. I think I've removed enough of the pin to clear the nut - but I'm still unable to turn it. Given the angles - I'm unable to get something into the hole to try to push the pin through. I've let is soak in PBlaster - but haven't tried heat given proximity to fuel/etc.

What is typically done here. Get out the side grinder and hope I can just cut the nut off without cutting brake lines/etc. ?
 
hartmandm

hartmandm

Moderator
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Is there not enough clearance to get large vise grips onto the nut? (I mean the large round portion of the nut.) Any option to file or saw a couple of the nut sides to then put a wrench onto it?

Mike
 
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DanR

DanR

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Mike, may I assume you are replacing the tie end?
If so, try taking a sharp cold chisel and splitting the nut!

Difficult getting a good hit with a hammer but maybe an air hammer/chisel can split the nut.
 
M

mferris

Donation Time
Thanks Dan - that's helpful - google just led me to the nut splitter at Northern Tool for $12. I guess it's quicker for me to try the airhammer/chisel.

-M
 
M

mferris

Donation Time
Again - this forum is worth every dollar, and advice I've put into it. Cold chisel and 5 minutes of sliding through the side of the nut until it broke in two - and then unscrewed right off.

Are there any tips to tightening the tapered tie-rod end into the arm? I usually just bang up on the bottom of the tie-rod with a sledge until the tapered arm sets in the arm enough for me to tighten the nut. But sometimes the pin just starts turning as I attempt to tighten the (nyloc) nut. Makes life quite challenging.

-M
 
DanR

DanR

Diamond Level Sponsor
Don't "bang" too hard on it!

Just keep pressure on the bottom and it takes a bit of patience sometimes more than I have.
 
R

Rootes 66

Donation Time
[Are there any tips to tightening the tapered tie-rod end into the arm? I usually just bang up on the bottom of the tie-rod with a sledge until the tapered arm sets in the arm enough for me to tighten the nut. But sometimes the pin just starts turning as I attempt to tighten the (nyloc) nut. Makes life quite challenging. /QUOTE]

If you run a standard nut up to pull the taper in then remove and run your nyloc nut up there is no need for a hammer at all

Pete
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M

mferris

Donation Time
Geeze, thanks Pete. A standard nut first, then a nyloc - while I feel like an idiot - it's that type of knowledge that makes life go much easier once you are enlightened. Thanks!

-M
 
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