hgeranium Posted September 30 Share Posted September 30 I feel like I've been posting way too much. One problem fixed creates two more problems. When removing my TB to replace the gasket, I took off this throttle link (pic isn't mine) from the bottom end (I couldn't get the top to come off and was worried about breaking it). When putting everything back together, that bottom ball end would no longer seat securely on the ball. There was already a ton of play in the link when it was connected so it was already very worn out. I ended up having to tape the link to the lever to get home. My question is: What is the right way to remove the link and install the new one? The bottom end is no problem, but I didn't have any luck with the top, unless there's a specific method that I'm not aware of. I am fine with breaking the plastic end but still don't know for sure how to install the new one. Will the metal ball just pop into the joint with enough pressure? I like knowing exactly what to do/expect when possible so the job goes smooth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89 MJ Posted September 30 Share Posted September 30 10 minutes ago, hgeranium said: One problem fixed creates two more problems. Ah yes, welcome to Jeep ownership Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hgeranium Posted September 30 Author Share Posted September 30 29 minutes ago, 89 MJ said: Ah yes, welcome to Jeep ownership And yet I wouldn't trade it for anything else. Stockholm syndrome? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnotherOldJeepGuy Posted September 30 Share Posted September 30 I had this off when I took out my TB to clean it. I don't remember exactly how I got it back on only that it did take more than a finger pinch to snap it on, but it did snap on. On the top I think I used channel locks to squeeze it back together. I'd put a little vaseline on the connection to help it slip into place, and I think I'd also put a folded up shop towel on the plastic side to help protect it just in case. For me if I remember right (no promise here), the bottom was also tight but I could not get the vice grips down there, so I used a piece of wood on the inner side to support the joint so I wouldn't bend it, then used a small crowbar to snap it on. It didn't really need "crowbar pressure" so much, it was just that tool had a good angled shape to get what pressure was needed focused at the right place. I know I did this process for something and it seems like that something was this but I can't remember 100%, but I think it would work either way I used a a tool that looks like this to remove it. Not sure what you call it, but it is typically a used for removing automotive door panels. Oh and yes, welcome to 90's Jeep ownership! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hgeranium Posted September 30 Author Share Posted September 30 53 minutes ago, AnotherOldJeepGuy said: I had this off when I took out my TB to clean it. I don't remember exactly how I got it back on only that it did take more than a finger pinch to snap it on, but it did snap on. On the top I think I used channel locks to squeeze it back together. I'd put a little vaseline on the connection to help it slip into place, and I think I'd also put a folded up shop towel on the plastic side to help protect it just in case. For me if I remember right (no promise here), the bottom was also tight but I could not get the vice grips down there, so I used a piece of wood on the inner side to support the joint so I wouldn't bend it, then used a small crowbar to snap it on. It didn't really need "crowbar pressure" so much, it was just that tool had a good angled shape to get what pressure was needed focused at the right place. I know I did this process for something and it seems like that something was this but I can't remember 100%, but I think it would work either way I used a a tool that looks like this to remove it. Not sure what you call it, but it is typically a used for removing automotive door panels. Oh and yes, welcome to 90's Jeep ownership! If what you’re saying is true, then maybe I can get this end back on with enough force. When taking the throttle body off, this side just kind of came off, so it could still indeed be too loose to reuse. I definitely can’t get the top end out without some sort of leverage. It’s being a real big PITA since I don’t have any good prying tools at the moment. No Jeep=no harbor freight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hgeranium Posted September 30 Author Share Posted September 30 1 hour ago, AnotherOldJeepGuy said: I had this off when I took out my TB to clean it. I don't remember exactly how I got it back on only that it did take more than a finger pinch to snap it on, but it did snap on. On the top I think I used channel locks to squeeze it back together. I'd put a little vaseline on the connection to help it slip into place, and I think I'd also put a folded up shop towel on the plastic side to help protect it just in case. For me if I remember right (no promise here), the bottom was also tight but I could not get the vice grips down there, so I used a piece of wood on the inner side to support the joint so I wouldn't bend it, then used a small crowbar to snap it on. It didn't really need "crowbar pressure" so much, it was just that tool had a good angled shape to get what pressure was needed focused at the right place. I know I did this process for something and it seems like that something was this but I can't remember 100%, but I think it would work either way I used a a tool that looks like this to remove it. Not sure what you call it, but it is typically a used for removing automotive door panels. Oh and yes, welcome to 90's Jeep ownership! I GOT IT ON!!! I had a small pair of needle nose vise grips that I got the perfect angle/grab on and it popped right on. I put duct tape around the teeth touching the plastic to protect it, so I’m glad you mentioned doing something similar with the paper towel I’m very grateful that you told me it needs pressure to get these joints on. I would’ve been in for a rude awakening if I ordered the new part and was still unable to get it on by hand, not knowing I needed more pressure/leverage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnotherOldJeepGuy Posted September 30 Share Posted September 30 Awesome! Glad you got it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hgeranium Posted September 30 Author Share Posted September 30 1 minute ago, AnotherOldJeepGuy said: Awesome! Glad you got it! I now know for the future that I’m going to take the top end off next time I need to remove my throttle body. I never want to touch that bottom end again, I think it was a fluke that I made it work. I think I just needed someone to believe in me. Being stuck in a parking lot at 10pm last night was pretty disheartening lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnotherOldJeepGuy Posted September 30 Share Posted September 30 Yeah, sometimes you just need a little backup! More than once I have asked stuff here just to help me choose to go on with a bit more confidence! And other times I just don't know what the heck I am doing . The collective knowledge on this forum, and the willingness to help, is second to none! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watchamakalit Posted September 30 Share Posted September 30 7 hours ago, AnotherOldJeepGuy said: Yeah, sometimes you just need a little backup! More than once I have asked stuff here just to help me choose to go on with a bit more confidence! And other times I just don't know what the heck I am doing . The collective knowledge on this forum, and the willingness to help, is second to none! Amen. Long live Comanche club Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hgeranium Posted September 30 Author Share Posted September 30 I was doing some thinking and I bet the style of worm clamp pliers with the long flexible line would be perfect for reconnecting the ball end to the ball so space isn’t as much of an issue. Food for thought for any future viewers of this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnotherOldJeepGuy Posted September 30 Share Posted September 30 Check. Be careful with doing too much extra thinking, it will almost certainly lead to another Jeep maintenance or repair job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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