Front outer tie rod stuck

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Apr 22, 2010 | 01:33 AM

tarheelracer

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From: Havelock NC

Front outer tie rod stuck

I'm changing my tie rod ends and the passenger side tie rod end and jam nut are both stuck. I got the drivers side off easily. I went so far as to use an 18 inch pipe wrench and I can't get the tie rod end loose. Any ideas?

Apr 22, 2010 | 07:15 AM

Weav's Vet

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From: Sandhills of North Carolina

Some decent heat should do it.

Apr 22, 2010 | 10:20 AM

tarheelracer

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From: Havelock NC

I have to buy a torch, should I just get a propane one? I was really looking for an excuse to buy this one, but I'm pretty sure its a cutting torch.

http://skagit.craigslist.org/tls/1703010405.html

Apr 22, 2010 | 10:56 AM

0Paul Ruggeri

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Soak it with penetrating oil and let it sit overnight. Do you have access to an impact gun?

Apr 22, 2010 | 11:23 AM

tarheelracer

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From: Havelock NC

I already soaked it in PB blaster and you can't get a impact gun on it. Only open end wrenches.

Apr 22, 2010 | 11:33 AM

383vett

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Quote:

Originally Posted by tarheelracer

I already soaked it in PB blaster and you can't get a impact gun on it. Only open end wrenches.

You are using 2 open end wrenches right? The left side has reverse threads compared to the right side. You might be trying to tighten the 2 nuts together.

Apr 22, 2010 | 02:52 PM

Clark Bente

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What were your symptoms that made you change the tie rod ends?

Apr 25, 2010 | 04:55 PM

ramez75

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I am also having the same problem but with the rear passenger side. I spent all day and i couldnt get the outer to separate. NExt weekend i will disconnect the inner tie rod from the crossmember and see if i can figure out a way to separate them

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Apr 25, 2010 | 10:51 PM

94vettelover2

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Weav's Vet

Some decent heat should do it.

Heat works everytime.For a handheld cheap torch,don't get propane,get a map gas torch.Its puts out more heat than a propane but looks the same(cartridge).I have a handheld map gas torch that I got from the hardware store & it actually works great

I cannot afford a cutting torch as I've been laid off work for awhile.But I will definately get one as its the best tool you can have.But those portable cutting torch kits are around $350

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