egustaps

I changed the tie rod end out on the right side of the car just fine. The tie rod end unscrewed from the inner tie rod easily. Other side was a different story, and 4hrs of frustration later, the car's left front side was back together the way it started: with a worn tie rod end and clunks every time I drive over uneven ground. How can I get the tie rod end off the inner tie rod if it's stuck? Also, the inner tie rod is <$50 on PureMS, but I don't know if it's a DIY? Any write-ups for the inner tie rod replacement?

Thanks,
Einar

BSK

heat and aerokroil

egustaps

... and use PB Blaster generously... is Aerokroil better? Should I heat up any other parts? For longer? What are the optimum tools to use to grab the inner tierod and tierod end?

Thanks,
Einar

Hillbilly

A small torch,as in propane? Thats not going to work well. Didnt SilverStreakin just go thru this?

Nate (ETKA+Scumbag)

Ask Silver Streakin' about that. He ended up doing the whole tie rod.

Silver Streakin'

BTDT. heat will probably ruin the plastic boot. I replaced the inners.

egustaps

if anyone know of a written up procedure to replace these, please let me know.

Thanks,
Einar

Chicktronic

upon reassembly anti-seize the bujesus out of the threads and you will never have to worry about it

audi1.8t4life

dude u need a pipe wrench....thats what i used with a pick for leverage