Trying to change a drag link assembly on my van. bought a...
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AhmedT111
264 days ago
Hi, sometimes the rust will get it stuck. can you hit it with a crowbar or something , just lightly hit it it.
AhmedT111
264 days ago
Let me know if it works for you.
AhmedT111
264 days ago
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Use a hammer to hit the bar that the link goes through. Hit it directly where the joint goes through the bar. This will shock the link loose and allow it to come out.
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Trying to change a drag link assembly on my van. bought a new one and thought it would be easy to take the old one off. Not..... got the nuts off and the bar will not come out. Is there a trick to this? Mechanic's Assistant:</...
Trying to change a drag link assembly on my van. bought a new one and thought it would be easy to take the old one off. Not..... got the nuts off and the bar will not come out. Is there a trick to this? Mechanic's Assistant: What is the make/model/year of your car? Dodge van 2500 2001 Mechanic's Assistant: Are you fixing your Van 2500 yourself? What have you tried so far? Yes. took the nuts off of the old drag link and it will not come out. Mechanic's Assistant: Anything else you want the Mechanic to know before I connect you? That's it