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Tie Rod big nut?
Any tips on getting the big locking nut off the tie rod/steering rack? It is the thin locking nut. Do I need a special wrench?
Thanks!!
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01-11-2003, 03:13 PM
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Rather than buying the special wrench when I replaced tie rods on my 87 I simply used the two nuts from the tie rod ends, locked 'em against each other and then used a socket wrench to unscrew the tie rod from the steering rack. It couldn't have been easier.
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01-11-2003, 03:24 PM
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my early car has a lock nut against the steering rack. I have seen threads of a notched ring, but this is a big thin nut that is hard to get to.
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01-11-2003, 03:53 PM
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Disconnect the ball joint end of the tie rod first. Then use the tie rod itself to break that fitting loose - push it sideways and use it as a lever. Then spin it off by hand. I just followed this same method last weekend when replacing mine - I believe it's mentioned in Wayne's book. No special spanner wrench needed for removal.
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01-11-2003, 04:46 PM
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agree with Mark, no special tools needed...hell if I can do it this must be an easy project!
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