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Old Mar 21, 2010 | 07:07 PM
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Tie rod

Ok both of my tie rod boots are ripped i have a pickle fork and a grease gun but im not sure how to change it anyone have a diagram i could follow
Old Mar 21, 2010 | 07:40 PM
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I usually jack the car up and remove the front wheel.

Use jack stands securing the car.

Remove the nut and then thread it 4-5 turns back on.

I put a ball peen hammer on the face of the nut and give it a few quick hits with a larger hammer.

It usually comes right out.

Old Mar 21, 2010 | 07:45 PM
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this should help you.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZpI6J_97VCc
Old Mar 22, 2010 | 07:20 PM
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Originally Posted by brianswimmer23
I have always used the "shock" method (as the video says). Works every time. Although, I always use a larger hammer to back-up the other side that I am hitting. That way you won't accidentally bend any parts. You will notice flat spots on most of the front end parts that have tapered joints where you can hit it. I don't ever hit on the nut.
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