Apparently these forky deals to separate the tie rod from the strut come in a couple sizes... anyone know which one fits the Si? I'm sure someone is gonna say hit it with a hammer until it pops out, but I'd rather not screw it up if the tool to do it right is so cheap. Tried calling the dealer, they're too clueless to look it up, so no luck there. I figure most of you guys are smarter anyways.
Which one is it?

 

SMALL TIE ROD & PITMAN ARM PULLER
Forged Carbon Steel $5.99

http://www.harborfreight.com/c...36861

Works like a charm, be sure you dont calmp onto the boots and tear them. Also, you will have it in position and start turning the pressure bolt, and the end will 'POP' out scaring you... keep your hands clear of the top.

 

So that thing goes on upside down of the picture right? You turn the screw so it pushes up on the bolt and pops out the top? Thats sounds right to me, just double checking.
Thanks for the link that seems a little better than the pickle fork thing.

 

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Thanks for the link that seems a little better than the pickle fork thing.</TD></TR></TABLE>

You are exactly right on both points.

I did mine without even touching the boots, while a pickle fork easily will tear them.

 

Usually you can strike the pitman arm and the ball joint will pop out.

For what its worth, the part# for the Honda tool is 07MAC-SL002000,
it works on all civics, integras, and rsxs. That is if you are doing more than just your own.

 

just use a hammer and it will pop out, make sure the nut is on the thread cause you can damage the thread if you hit it

 

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hit it on the side, dont bother with the seperator, ive done these like 7 times now, hit the damn strut, or prepare to curse for minimum 30 min.

 

I've used a pickle fork and sledge for the past 5 years and have yet to rip open a ball joint. Just be sure to lubricate the hell out of the fork before you slide it in and don't be a ***** with the hammer: the less you have to hit it, the better the chance that you won't rip it .