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I am reinstalling the oil pan on a 228 cid motor and it would be infinitely easier if i was able to remove the tie rod. it is one piece connecting to the tie rod ends on both front wheels. The tie rod ends have a grease fitting on the top but there is no castle nut or cotter pin visible anywhere on the end, top or bottom. how are the tie rod ends removed? is it possible to remove the tie rod without removing the end(s).
Looking for a little guidance from someone who has dealt with this already.........thanks in advance
Greg
I don't know how this translates but my 38 had a retainer that screwed in to adjust the tension. It screws in from the end and uses a tool like a large slot head screw driver. The cotter pin holds it in place. https://chevy.oldcarmanualproject.com/shop/1938/38csm075.html
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Hi Greg
Maybe you've already done this, but what I did on my '46 3/4 ton was I just put a jack under the front frame cross member, then jacked until the front wheels were just off the ground.
Then I used blocks (jack stands would've be easier if I'd had them here) to make sure nothing dropped while I was under there.
That dropped the axle and tie rod a surprising distance below the oil pan and gave me lots of room to maneuver things under there.
Ole S Olson
Saskatoon, Sask, Canada
1946 DR 3/4 ton stake
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