tool for separating tie rod ends

[baja1]

thought I would finally tackle the LCA bushing and tie rod ends, didn't get far! I gotta order a tool to separate these....big hammer didn't work, whats the tool I need?
so instead I tackled the starter contact issue......is nothing easy on these cars?

 

[plcfcng]

I use a ball joint separater I got from HF I also have a pickle fork but the ball joint separater does not tear the boot like the pickle fork.
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Harbor Freight Tools – Quality Tools at Discount Prices Since 1977 I think some have used this too

Tie Rod and Pitman Arm Puller

 

[JMat]

My '98 is a little weird for some reason and there isn't enough clearance because of the backing plate for any other tool... The only tool I found that worked is the OTC Outer Tie Rod Remover(p/n7503). A little expensive but on the plus side it works on everything else too.

 

[sauer]

Rented a tie rod separator from Oreilys when I swapped out my steering rack. Pickle forks didn’t have a prayer at breaking the end free. The separator fit perfect and doesn’t beating with a hammer. Took all of 30 sec per side.

 

[Makitso]

AutoZone loans tools for free, leave a deposit when tool is borrowed and full refund
when tool is returned. I used their tie rod separator when I replace my lower ball
joints.