Power steering "knuckle"

[drjay9051]

In prior post explained my zerk problems. All fixed except for this left hand power steering fitting. I cannot get it to accept grease even with unweighting front end, torch, light oil etc.

Anybody know if its a problem taking out the cotter pin and nut and removing this piece which holds the fitting? Its the "knuckle that fits in the hydraulic arm on the driver side attached to the left front wheel.

I cannot get a wrench on it while its on the tractor. I thought if I put it in a vise i'd get a griop on it. The zerk must be removed (at least I think so) Dont know if its threaded or not. I am 99 44/100 % done except for this problem Any thoughts?

 

[Bohleized]

Might seam severe but did you think of cut the zirk flush and then drill out for threaded of press fit fitting? Don't know if you can get to this on the tractor?

BBohle

 

[drjay9051]

I have been trying to get the zerk out. Thought about using one of those reverse thread tools that goes in the drill but Im afraid thatr since the zerk is hollow I wuill cause a problem. I have uused them before on a broken bolt but that is solid as opposed to hollow. I've been wrenching this thing like crazy using vise grips etc but it wont budge??

 

[retiredfarmer]

There is a zerk break-open tool avail. Fill with light oil and hit with a hammer after connecting it to the zerk. Usually always breaks them open for me. I think I ordered mine from Northern Tool or Valu-bilt.
RF