Ford 4000 Track rod end

08mckerp · Feb 28, 2009

Hi, im currently trying to replace the track rod end on my ford 4000. Ive got the bottom nut off, however i cannot get it off the stub axle. Ive tried oiling and hitting with a hammer.

does anyone have any suggestions or know how to get it off. Thanks in advance

zzvyb6 · Feb 28, 2009

Need a bit more info on this one. Which Ford 4000 is it? Year, 4cyl, 3cyl, industrial, manual or power steering. The New Holland website for parts shows all these variants and the diagrams there for your model may be helpful for the disassembly.

RickB · Feb 28, 2009

08mckerp said:
Hi, im currently trying to replace the track rod end on my ford 4000. Ive got the bottom nut off, however i cannot get it off the stub axle. Ive tried oiling and hitting with a hammer. does anyone have any suggestions or know how to get it off. Thanks in advance

Strike the recieving part with a 2lb (minimum) hammer at a 90 degree angle to the rod end. Put differently hit the side of the steering arm/pitman arm or whatever part the rod end is attached to. You can back up the opposite side with another hammer if you have enough hands. If you can start the nut back on and place a little pressure on the rod end with a pry bar, that will help. Replacing the nut loosly will keep the rod end from hitting flesh or tractor parts when it comes free. Works for all makes, models, colors & sizes.