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adey · 10-20-2002, 10:30 PM

I think it's called the cotter pin. How is this removed? I tried to replace my tie rod ends last night, but found that I need a 19mm wrench (that I don't have) and that the bolt has a cotter pin in there that I couldn't get out.

Thanks!

hotdogg · 10-21-2002, 12:01 AM

Try straightening out the ends of the cotter pin then pull on the closed end with a pair of side-cuts.  If that doesn't work you can do like i always end up having to do, if you aren't reusing the tie-rod end or castle-nut, cut off the ends of the cotter pin so it is flush with the nut, then crank on the bolt.  Should work, if not you can always try to push it out with a hammer and a punch.

Kid Zelda · 10-21-2002, 12:11 AM

1. Flathead screw driver, and try to bend the cotter pin straight
2. Do the same with Pliers.
3. When you straighten all you could, use the pliers to pull the cotter pin, and wiggle, tiggle, at the same time, use the end of the screwdriver to tab it out from the other end.
Should work.

*DSC* · 10-21-2002, 01:32 AM

If it's that hard to get out...how do you get it back in when you go to install the new one?

camppain · 10-21-2002, 01:34 AM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (DSC @ Oct. 21 2002,2:32)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">If it's that hard to get out...how do you get it back in when you go to install the new one?</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
you straighten/flaten it out as much as you can with pliers  or just buy a new one not that expensive.

Kid Zelda · 10-21-2002, 01:50 AM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (DSC @ Oct. 20 2002,03:32)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">If it's that hard to get out...how do you get it back in when you go to install the new one? am I jsut slow ?</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
Simple DSccee
When you buy new Tie rod ends, they have a new cotter pin that is straight, so it's very easy to slip it in, once in, you bend it, to secure the the nut. Make sense ? right right ?

adey · 10-21-2002, 02:29 AM

Thanks for the help guys, I wanted to make sure it wouldn't hurt to rip that cotter pin sh*t off.  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='

'>
I take it the Tie rod end will simply unscrew from the tie rod... correct? And to install the moog unit, all i need to do is screw it on then go get an alignment?

Foxcolt · 10-21-2002, 08:12 AM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (adey @ Oct. 21 2002,03:29)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Thanks for the help guys, I wanted to make sure it wouldn't hurt to rip that cotter pin sh*t off. <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='

'>
I take it the Tie rod end will simply unscrew from the tie rod... correct? And to install the moog unit, all i need to do is screw it on then go get an alignment?</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
In order to not severly affect your toe make sure that you keep the lock nut in it's place when unscrewing your old tie rod. Cotter pins are a sinch to get out. I used the needlenose and hammer technique.

Butt lube it (liquid wrench)
Straigten
Grab end with long needlenose
Hammer the crap outa needlenose
Voila!

Good luck!
Jed

10-21-2002, 12:01 AM	#2
hotdogg Leaky Injector Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: SW PA Age: 39 Posts: 103 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Try straightening out the ends of the cotter pin then pull on the closed end with a pair of side-cuts.  If that doesn't work you can do like i always end up having to do, if you aren't reusing the tie-rod end or castle-nut, cut off the ends of the cotter pin so it is flush with the nut, then crank on the bolt.  Should work, if not you can always try to push it out with a hammer and a punch. __________________ jeff 95 SE Greddy Header K&N Intake Eibach Sportlines

10-21-2002, 01:32 AM	#4
DSC New Title Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: VA Posts: 3,454 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	If it's that hard to get out...how do you get it back in when you go to install the new one? __________________

10-21-2002, 01:34 AM	#5
camppain Will never get banned... Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: San Diego CA Age: 41 Posts: 1,510 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (DSC @ Oct. 21 2002,2:32)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">If it's that hard to get out...how do you get it back in when you go to install the new one?</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'> you straighten/flaten it out as much as you can with pliers  or just buy a new one not that expensive. __________________ -=-99 Sentra SE 5 speed-=- -=-95 240 SE 5 speed-=-

10-21-2002, 02:29 AM	#7
adey Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 3,061 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thanks for the help guys, I wanted to make sure it wouldn't hurt to rip that cotter pin sh*t off.  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''> I take it the Tie rod end will simply unscrew from the tie rod... correct? And to install the moog unit, all i need to do is screw it on then go get an alignment?

10-21-2002, 08:12 AM	#8
Foxcolt Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Northern VA Posts: 1,264 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (adey @ Oct. 21 2002,03:29)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Thanks for the help guys, I wanted to make sure it wouldn't hurt to rip that cotter pin sh*t off. <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''> I take it the Tie rod end will simply unscrew from the tie rod... correct? And to install the moog unit, all i need to do is screw it on then go get an alignment?</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'> In order to not severly affect your toe make sure that you keep the lock nut in it's place when unscrewing your old tie rod. Cotter pins are a sinch to get out. I used the needlenose and hammer technique. Butt lube it (liquid wrench) Straigten Grab end with long needlenose Hammer the crap outa needlenose Voila! Good luck! Jed __________________ Driftec www.midatlantic240sx.com

10-20-2002, 10:30 PM	#1
adey Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 3,061 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I think it's called the cotter pin. How is this removed? I tried to replace my tie rod ends last night, but found that I need a 19mm wrench (that I don't have) and that the bolt has a cotter pin in there that I couldn't get out. Thanks!

10-21-2002, 12:11 AM	#3
Kid Zelda BANNED Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 2,347 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	1. Flathead screw driver, and try to bend the cotter pin straight 2. Do the same with Pliers. 3. When you straighten all you could, use the pliers to pull the cotter pin, and wiggle, tiggle, at the same time, use the end of the screwdriver to tab it out from the other end. Should work.

10-21-2002, 01:50 AM	#6
Kid Zelda BANNED Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 2,347 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (DSC @ Oct. 20 2002,03:32)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">If it's that hard to get out...how do you get it back in when you go to install the new one? am I jsut slow ?</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'> Simple DSccee When you buy new Tie rod ends, they have a new cotter pin that is straight, so it's very easy to slip it in, once in, you bend it, to secure the the nut. Make sense ? right right ?

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