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tobybul · #11 09-11-2006, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by BobK

As to your question about a tool to remove the tie-rod ends: I went ahead and bought the $50 SirTools tie-rod tool for MB (against my tight German nature). What a wonderful tool. I had to replace the center link on my 126 and I was so pleased at how easily it popped out the rod ends. In the past I had spent way too much time with my pickle fork and assorted ever larger hammers.

The OTC tool will do the same thing with a tie rod. And will or should do the same for a ball joint. Both tools I showed above felt very well made and heavy duty. I thought the Napa tool was slick! It actually acted like a fork as you have to tap or hammer it in from the side which works well with the W123 as the spindle somewhat gets in the way when trying to work from the topside... and once its there tight you turn the bolt of the tool and.....pop!! Hallelujah!!!