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    Default Steering Links Hints/Tips

    I'm getting ready to do the entire steering link thing on my 540.
    I have the tie rod puller. Does anyone have any tricks, hints or tips from prior experience? Bruno's site makes it look pretty straightforward.
    Ramon
    1994 540iA Nikasil EAT Chip
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    I think if you have the puller it is pretty straight forward.... unbolt the bolts and pull the tie rods with the tie rod puller.

    I've been up under there without a tie rod puller, and it isn't an easy task without the puller.
    Former: 95-530iM

    Current: 99 GMC Seirra 1500

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    Thanks, Phil. I've got the puller.
    Ramon
    Ramon
    1994 540iA Nikasil EAT Chip
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    I didn't have a puller, just used a pickle fork. Wasn't that tough, took maybe 20 minutes to remove everything. (Tie rods and center link)

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    I'm armed to the teeth! Just snagged a compressor w/ air hammer/pickle fork.
    Ramon
    1994 540iA Nikasil EAT Chip
    Tampa Bay, Florida USA

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