1998CherokeeXJ

I'm trying to install a new draglink and tie rod setup on my 98 cherokee and I have all of the nuts off of the tierod ends but I ran into a problem. My rubicon express steering stabilizer won't pop out of my draglink, I've tried hittin the bolt that comes through the draglink with a hammer and it won't move, I would just cut the bolt and pull it off but I want to re use my steering stabilizer it's only a couple months old. So is there a trick to getting it out?

bulrid8

Buy a tierod fork and beat it. It will pop loose. When you reinstall it, put antisieze on the stud.

2000chersport

Or a pitman arm puller

2000chersport

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XJwonders

Swing harder with a heavier hammer. Say 3 lbs minimum. It worked for me.

1998CherokeeXJ

I'm pickin up a tie rid end puller now from autozone so I'll try that when I get home

PocketsEmpty

I also used a TRE puller. Worked fine.

tymatt

Use two hammers, striking both sides of the drag link at the same time. A tremendous amount of energy is seen and it should pop right out.