12-23-2002, 04:05 PM
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How do you remove the front pins from the steering knuckle
I can't figure out a way of removing the front pins (axle) from the steering knuckle.
Suggestions would be apprechiated. 
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12-23-2002, 04:22 PM
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I'd be interested in knowing this, as well. I've tried using the tip of a mechanical pencil to push the pin out from the back. I've tried using needle-nose pliers to pull it out from the front. Neither worked.
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12-23-2002, 04:28 PM
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Quote:
Originally posted by mattgoldey
I'd be interested in knowing this, as well. I've tried using the tip of a mechanical pencil to push the pin out from the back. I've tried using needle-nose pliers to pull it out from the front. Neither worked.
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I also tried both of these. I'm trying to do the FULLSIZE WHEELSET mod.
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12-23-2002, 05:24 PM
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Hammer and punch
I did a front end mod on my ZZ and used a hammer and punch. A small nail will also work. Just make sure there is a hole on the work surface for the pin to fall in to.
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Last edited by Dutch; 12-23-2002 at 05:33 PM.
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12-23-2002, 05:35 PM
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Sir Wrench a Lot
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Pin removal
here is what I mean I use a small socket set the knuckle on it and tap the pin out with a hammer and nail
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If you can't fix it get a bigger hammer!!!
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12-23-2002, 05:38 PM
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Excellent idea!
And I have all the required materials!
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02-16-2003, 07:45 PM
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This is the way I did it..... I just pried the wheel away from the knuckle, then put the knuckle in my teeth, and pulled it away from my mouth using needlenose plyers.
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02-16-2003, 08:51 PM
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02-17-2003, 07:39 AM
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I use needlenose pliers to hold the pin, then twist the knuckle as I'm pulling. It hasn't failed yet.
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02-17-2003, 08:56 AM
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I warm the pin up with a soldering iron, and it pulls out fairly easy.
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02-17-2003, 10:36 AM
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Soldering is a good idea. What I did was hammer it out with a precision screwdriver. For bad quality OEM cars, you can pull it out in seconds with needle nose pliers.
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02-17-2003, 11:20 AM
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they say im slooooow eh?
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I say my idea would work the best for us 'more lazy' people, because the other two either involve going out into the garage, or waiting for the soldering iron to heat up. 
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02-17-2003, 12:29 PM
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Re: Pin removal
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Originally posted by Dutch
here is what I mean I use a small socket set the knuckle on it and tap the pin out with a hammer and nail
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HAHA the Red Dog beer helps you have fun while doing this mod right?
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02-17-2003, 01:05 PM
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Sir Wrench a Lot
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HAHA the Red Dog beer helps you have fun while doing this mod right?
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Just a little pain killer in case I hit my thumb with the BFH (big F****** Hammer) 
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Honda S2000 MicroSizer
2 Old Motor Works 1 Style
2 Rally Racers
1 Cannonball Racer
1 Nakamichi N Racer
1 Micro RC (w/pistol grip remote)
If you can't fix it get a bigger hammer!!!
40 years old and still a kid (except I can drink beer)
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02-17-2003, 04:55 PM
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wow i didnt realize red dog(tm) made your car run better. can you send me some for free?
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