It went out with little force!
One hit and it was out.
I strongly doubt it did any damage
If I had to use force, I had used a tool.
I'll take your word for it my friend...!
IIRC, the tie rod end is not tapered on the steering rods....but the hub carrier is only cast aluminium ( made by Brembo) Aluminium is the important thing to note here. YouTube is populated by home mechanics ( I admit, that description does fit myself to a tee! ) - but helpful folk who show us how to hit steel components to release such things as ball joints...Its a very bad idea on an aumium unit.
I know from my own experience that what appears as small crack situated only in the raised and narrow material above the bolt and washer seat is very easy to cause with a hammer. I ignored mine when I was told it was there.( Not me m'Lud..honest) "Keep an eye on it" I thought ! It is a stress notch that develops into a full blown fracture however......Purposeful braking from about 90, I could definitely tell it was weak..! And that's not a good thing as it tells me it's too late. You wont know. And the lesson I learned was dont put off replacing them...little cracks become big cracks very quickly....
As a biker...we often query the condition of our crash helmets. We are told to replace these expensive items every x number of years....by the manufacturers. I wonder if its really necessary...Sometimes, yes. If it's been dopped perhaps.Or you were brave/dumb enough to buy used ( I wont even do helmets through courier any more!)..In Germany, I understand you can get them x-rayed to see what their condition is really...Not just- "looked ok to me !!"
Anyhoo...IMO. Dont hit your feckin' ally hub carrier. And if you do..probably dont recommend others with less insight, perhaps people like me, that it's okay to do it on these cars..
No offence...
