Technician A hammers on a tie rod stud to break the taper with the steering knuckle. Technician B uses a special puller to separate the tie rod stud from the steering knuckle. Which technician is correct?

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Technician B is correct because using a special puller is the recommended method to separate a tie rod stud from the steering knuckle, as it avoids potential damage to the tie rod or steering knuckle. Hammering on the stud, as Technician A suggests, can cause damage to the stud or the knuckle and is not the preferred method.

Technician a Hammers on a Tie Rod Stud to Break