#23097, "RE: Tie rod replacement question." In response to In response to 12
Originally posted by WickedESi I'm going to put the tool over the inner tie rod and hit it with an impact wrench, that should cause less torsional damage then just trying to twisting it off w/ a ratchet. I really don't want to twist the rack and have to get a new rack & pinion cause I hear they are over $600.
Hey Wick...Try turning the wheel all the way to the right. I know that isn't the side that you are working on, but it will reveal the rack flats. See if the tool will fit on the right side ITR in that position. If so have someone hold the rack and twist away. If not then be very careful about how hard you twist on a wrench or an impact. The manual doesn't show anything about the Right side tie rods so I am going out on a limb here! Please let me know how you fare!
