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rocksteady_racer · 12-28-2007, 05:34 PM

Ok I got the outer tie rod disconnected. Now I'm trying to get the inner tie rod out. Is there a trick to it or something? I'm using a large adjustable wrench to try and break and free and holding the steering column part with a set of locking pliers. I tried turning both ways and no luck. Do you turn towards the lower control arm or away from it? I assumed towards it but still no luck. And how much pressure do you need to break them loose? Thanks in advance. I just can't get it free? I got my new tension rods on no problem (I know don't tighten the bolts til it's on the ground)? odd... Well thanks in advance for the help

adrians_s13 · 12-28-2007, 05:38 PM

http://splparts.com/doc/SPLTieRodEnd/default.htm

hopefully that helps

driftyour40 · 12-28-2007, 05:57 PM

when I did mine it took my friend and I to break them loose, so as long as you have that metal clip off, just try harder, lol. G/L

cdlong · 12-28-2007, 05:59 PM

it's just righty tighty, lefty loosey like 99% of everything else, but there is a locking clip or loc-tite (or both) on there. just lean on it i guess.

12-28-2007, 05:34 PM	#1
rocksteady_racer Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Phila Age: 39 Posts: 544 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Quick Question: Tie Rod Install Ok I got the outer tie rod disconnected. Now I'm trying to get the inner tie rod out. Is there a trick to it or something? I'm using a large adjustable wrench to try and break and free and holding the steering column part with a set of locking pliers. I tried turning both ways and no luck. Do you turn towards the lower control arm or away from it? I assumed towards it but still no luck. And how much pressure do you need to break them loose? Thanks in advance. I just can't get it free? I got my new tension rods on no problem (I know don't tighten the bolts til it's on the ground)? odd... Well thanks in advance for the help

12-28-2007, 05:38 PM	#2
adrians_s13 Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: long beach, CA ^_^ Age: 40 Posts: 2,878 Trader Rating: (29) Feedback Score: 29 reviews	http://splparts.com/doc/SPLTieRodEnd/default.htm hopefully that helps __________________ @adrianfromthecastle

12-28-2007, 05:59 PM	#4
cdlong Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Colorado Springs Age: 44 Posts: 1,865 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: cdlong Feedback Score: 0 reviews	it's just righty tighty, lefty loosey like 99% of everything else, but there is a locking clip or loc-tite (or both) on there. just lean on it i guess. __________________

12-28-2007, 05:57 PM	#3
driftyour40 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: SoCal Age: 43 Posts: 644 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	when I did mine it took my friend and I to break them loose, so as long as you have that metal clip off, just try harder, lol. G/L