2damax

Hey guys, I have a small issue. I replace my outer tie rods a couple weeks ago. I noticed the driver side jam nut is seized to the inner tie rod. I just replace my tires and I cannot get an alignment on that wheel since the nut won't spin.

I tried tons of PB and a benzomatic. Any other ideas?

Thanks in advance.

Lontar1

iTrader: (5)

dremel the nut out, heat, or replace the inner and out again

2damax

Is the heat from the benzomatic enough heat? The other options you listed are more of a last resort for me.

Max_Gator

If you can get the outer tie rod off, you should be able to get a nut splitter onto that nut. Can find them at sears or auto parts stores.

2damax

^ thanks. That is what I am doing my next day off.

CMax03

iTrader: (3)

If you get it off The threads wiil be so messed up you'll have to replace both anyway! GL!

2damax

Are you sure? That would really suck! Maybe I should just find someone with a real torch.

Lontar1

iTrader: (5)

I would just replace both... saves time.. you can rent the tool to remove the inner one from Autozone, but thats just me

2damax

Ok I decided to do this. I have not done an inner tie rod before. I read the autozone tool doesn't always fit perfectly. Anyone have recent experience?

Any tips for the job? Should I replace the boot too? I just put the tool on and twist it off and then twist the new one on with a drop of blue Loctite right? I don't want any surprises.