how do you remove a broken zerk??

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so i was workin on the add a leaf setup, bending the bars that hold the leaves in place... and i accidentally hit a zerk. so any of yall know how to remove a broken one?
 

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Zerks are hollow so no drilling, just stick an e-z out in it and turn it out.
 

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Zerks are hollow so no drilling, just stick an e-z out in it and turn it out.

i tried... it would just slip. i even whacked it with a hammer to jam it in but still wouldnt work...
 

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What's the zerk go to? If it's really that big of an issue that you can't get it, you can needle grease it, then put a dab of RTV over it and call it good. This all depends what it is though. I sure wouldn't do that to a U joint.
 

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Use a reverse drill bit that is significantly larger than the hole in the zerk.
 

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What's the zerk go to? If it's really that big of an issue that you can't get it, you can needle grease it, then put a dab of RTV over it and call it good. This all depends what it is though. I sure wouldn't do that to a U joint.

It's on what I believe is the drag link.
 

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WB chengy, didn't you see you on for a couple days. ChevyChase signed up here yesterday.
 

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Been on Saab repair duty - and the truck is away from me (in the body shop).

I tend to visit the forums associated with the current jobs.

You know how it is; good, well-researched answers can take some serious time before posting.
 

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