Maybe a careful sawzall cut (the tie rod needs to be replaced and is
inexpensive) to not damage the arm and then put a thick piece of brass
on one side (lateral) of the end and smack it with a 5lb. sledge with
the other.
Ken
On May 29, 2005, at 11:06 PM, James Rabin wrote:
> Hi Ian,
>
> The ball joint stud is rotating in the tie rod and the nut is still
> too stuck to thread off.
>
> Without air tools this job is pretty nasty but do-able. I'd support
> the car on jack stands, then take the jack and place it under the tie
> rod and lift it back up to the hole. Don't lift it too much (IE:
> Don't lift the car right off the stands, I usually lift it till it
> starts to lift off though...)
>
> This should provide enough friction to the stud for you to get the nut
> off. Once off a quick rap on the stud will take it out.
>
> Hope that helps...
>
> Rabin
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