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Help! Turbo Tie Rod Replacement Problem, 911 Targa
I followed Wayne’s book to the bone and replaced my driver’s side tie rod with minimal trouble but the passenger’s side is driving me crazy! The easy part was removing the tie rod end with a special fork but I can not turn loose the tie rod as I did the drivers side. There is not enough room while holding it down or up to turn (counter clock wise) this rod enough to break it free. I even removed the cotter pin and loosened the bolt that holds the rod to the main part that screws into the steering rack to gain more leverage...but no luck. I suspect it may have loctite or some factory goo in there that won't give. Will heat work, if so, how much and where? Any suggestions before I do something dumb here? Also, putting on the inner spring back over the rubber boot turned into a test of patience and not to mention a science project. The driver’s side took about 2-hours. Thanks for your support everyone.
Best Regards, Alex
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The heat would go toward the end of the rack. The rod just screws into it like a bolt. If you don't have the special tool, then perhaps the HUGE pair of Channel Lock pliers would do the trick. Of course, you have noticed that turning the steering wheel move the rack. Turn left, this moves the rack out so you can access better.
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Hope you're turning in the "proper" direction....sometimes we get fooled as we walk around to the "other" side of the car...and recall how we did it on the first side....
Hey...just bein' careful .... Wil
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I recently did the job myself. I feel your pain. However, here is a trick you maybe able to use to free the rod end. You've indicated that you used the folk type tie rod removal tool. If you still have that laying around, use the removal tool to rotate the bolted joint. The gap in the folk should be just enough to fit over the c-shape bracket that holds the bushing. Once you put the bracket between the folk, it's just matter of turning it CCW. Sorry, I don't have a picture, but if you still have questions let me know. Good luck.
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I used a pair of Channellocks on mine after suffering the same apin and frustration as you. Came right off. Again, make sure are turning it in the correct direction.
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Thank you all very much, I have a sudden burst of motivation again! I'm going in and I will try everyone's advice one at a time until this darn thing comes off, I'll post my results and how it was done. Any secret approaches to getting the dumb inner spring back on quicker.
Best Regards, Alex
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IIRC, the tie rod you are removing has a threaded lock ring (#2) that needs to be loosened with a chisel or ChannelLocks before you can unscrew the #3 goodie.
The diagram shows a #13/2 lock nut with the Turbo tie rod. AFIK, that is replaced with a large spacer and the Turbo rod is threaded in until tight. There is no reason to "orientate" the Turbo set up as it moves about universally. 
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If you decided to use the tie rod folk method, put the folk over #9 in the picture. I considered channel lock option, but the folk gives you much more leverage. As far as inner spring is concern, put the spring on only the upper half of the booth and use a flat head screw driver to slip it on. (Similar method to putting on a bicycle tire.)
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Zeke is right. After trying to follow the reccomendation in Wayne's book of twisting the tie rod around to no avail, I finally loosened that ring and the tie rod came right out.
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YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It was the Channel locks that did it! I tried the fork..no luck, some heat...no luck, couldn't find a bolt...tried a long screw driver for more leverage...no luck. Thank you all very much, what a satisfying feeling. Another obstacle overcomed and now to move on to the next project....many more to go. Best Regards, Alex
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