can't remove PS hydraulic ram

[Flanders 46]

I'm replacing all my power steering components and hoses, but am currently stuck as I can't get the PS ram out. See red arrow, as this is the point where it's stuck:

 

 

It's not budging. I've removed the castle nut, so I thought perhaps the stud should just "slide" out. How tight should this be? I couldn't find my pickle fork to jam in there, but is this a common way to remove it?

[Flanders 46]

I'm replacing all my power steering components and hoses, but am currently stuck as I can't get the PS ram out. See red arrow, as this is the point where it's stuck:

 

 

It's not budging. I've removed the castle nut, so I thought perhaps the stud should just "slide" out. How tight should this be? I couldn't find my pickle fork to jam in there, but is this a common way to remove it?

[1969vert 55]

pickle fork and use some heat..

[1969vert 55]

pickle fork and use some heat..

[Jimjific 23]

Flanders,

 

It is a taper fit so it will be tight. I find the best way to loosen any taper is by delivering a blow to the side of the hole. I just took apart my old front drum suspension this way. I usually take the castle nut off and flip it over and thread it back on. Then I hit the joint from the side and then tap the upside down castle nut and it usually will break loose.

 

Jim

[Jimjific 23]

Flanders,

 

It is a taper fit so it will be tight. I find the best way to loosen any taper is by delivering a blow to the side of the hole. I just took apart my old front drum suspension this way. I usually take the castle nut off and flip it over and thread it back on. Then I hit the joint from the side and then tap the upside down castle nut and it usually will break loose.

 

Jim

[mustang_5l 10]

http://www.stangerssite.com/CanIPowerCylinder.html

 

Check this out... good site with lots of PS information including how to remove.

[mustang_5l 10]

http://www.stangerssite.com/CanIPowerCylinder.html

 

Check this out... good site with lots of PS information including how to remove.

[bomccorkle 12]

aerokroil and a bfh. did the charm for me. if ya warm it with a torch then spray your penetrant it seems to help with the wicking action.

[bomccorkle 12]

aerokroil and a bfh. did the charm for me. if ya warm it with a torch then spray your penetrant it seems to help with the wicking action.

[jmlay 80]

Tie rod puller, can rent from local auto parts store if the hammer trick does not work:

 

http://www.harborfreight.com/tie-rod-and-pitman-arm-puller-1752.html

[jmlay 80]

Tie rod puller, can rent from local auto parts store if the hammer trick does not work:

 

http://www.harborfreight.com/tie-rod-and-pitman-arm-puller-1752.html

[Flanders 46]

thanks for the tips. Without disconnecting the entire steering system, I don't think a tie-rod end puller is going to fit. The oil pan is too close. We'll see what I can do tonight!

[Flanders 46]

thanks for the tips. Without disconnecting the entire steering system, I don't think a tie-rod end puller is going to fit. The oil pan is too close. We'll see what I can do tonight!

[TexasEd 191]

I really damaged mine getting it off so instead of rebuilding I ended up getting a replacement.

 

I got it off with the tie rod puller after the threads were already jacked up.

Put pressure on the joint and then hit the bar it goes through with a hammer.

[TexasEd 191]

I really damaged mine getting it off so instead of rebuilding I ended up getting a replacement.

 

I got it off with the tie rod puller after the threads were already jacked up.

Put pressure on the joint and then hit the bar it goes through with a hammer.

[Flanders 46]

Jim's suggestion worked -- I put the castle nut back on it (upsidedown) and beat the !$%# out of it with a hammer. I also pounded on the PS ram itself, and eventually it popped out. Oh, and I had a liberal coat of PB blaster on there too. I had no intentions of rebuilding this one :)

[Flanders 46]

Jim's suggestion worked -- I put the castle nut back on it (upsidedown) and beat the !$%# out of it with a hammer. I also pounded on the PS ram itself, and eventually it popped out. Oh, and I had a liberal coat of PB blaster on there too. I had no intentions of rebuilding this one :)