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Removing slave cylinder on power steering
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morryd66
New User
| Posts: 1
| Joined: 08/09
Posted: 08/12/09
06:40 PM
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Removed cotter pin and nut but can't get stud out of center link? Big hammer didn't work.
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Jbirch
Enthusiast
| Posts: 411
| Joined: 05/09
Posted: 08/13/09
05:43 AM
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Try a "pickle fork" taper stud removal tool available at local auto parts store.
It might persuade that unit to come apart.
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jlg2002
Guru
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| Joined: 03/08
Posted: 08/14/09
11:39 AM
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Auto-zone has a "puller" tool(small pitman arm /tie rod end) for rent that pushes the stud out of the draglink with press action while resting on the link and by not hammering, I highly recommend it's use.
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Posted: 08/14/09
01:24 PM
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jlg2002 is correct. Do not wack the tapered end of the slave cylinder, or the ball stud on the control valve with a hammer. You can wack the outside of the drag link though with a 3 pound sledge (small heavy hammer) and it should fall out. That's Mustang Plus's recommended method. Barring that, there is a special ball joint tool about the size of your fist that has a thin fork on one end and a threaded bolt on the other. I bought one years ago from an automotive shop. It's the tool to use. If you work on your car regularly I suggest buy one and add it to your tool collection. You will use it again down the road.
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