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Old 01-19-2007, 10:32 AM
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Searched, I can't get the tie rod out of it's housing, all the bolts are off, the tie rod comes down about 1/4", but then won't come out anymore. Everything is soaked in PB Blaster, any thoughts?
Old 01-19-2007, 11:00 AM
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not enough room, tried that.
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wedge a big flathead screw driver in there and pry it out
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you could try and get a some heat on there also
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also put the top bolt back in and tap it down with a malet or hammer, it gets replaced either way
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Good ideas, I am going to try both of those.
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<ul><li><a href="http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?vertical=AUTO&amp;cat=Tools+%26+Equipme nt&amp;subcat=Automotive+Specialty+Tools&amp;pid=0 0947688000&amp;BV_UseBVCookie=Yes">sears set</a></li></ul>
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Take a cylindrical item (i used a long bolt) and hammer it up into the bottom of the housing and hammer upwards. This should get it out no prob. If not, you missed a bolt.
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