What size pickle fork - Outer tie-rod

[nsx_pilot]

Anybody have experience with using a pickle fork to remove the front left outer tie-rod.

What size pickle fork should be used?

 

[Briank]

A pickle fork should not be used.

 

[Briank]

http://www.amazon.com/Tie-Rod-Ball-Joint-Lifter/dp/B00447Z6DG/ref=pd_sbs_auto_3

 

[angus]

It is called a pickle fork because if you use it on the NSX, you'll really be in a pickle.

 

[pgilliam1]

http://www.amazon.com/Tie-Rod-Ball-Joint-Lifter/dp/B00447Z6DG/ref=pd_sbs_auto_3

Brian - do these tools work on the NSX, and I didn't think dealers or anyone sold just the ball joint? Am I wrong? THX

 

[nsx_pilot]

I used the following tool to break loose the tie-rod end. It seemed to fit very well.

OTC 6297

 

[pgilliam1]

Were you able to purchase a new ball joint, and if so, do you have a part number? THX

 

[ChopsJazz]

Good luck. I remember this thread from a few years ago, as well as a few other disaster stories.