tie rod end removal

[David Head]

Remove the entire rod, put it in a vice with a torch and work it that way - I've
had to do several that way. The design is the same as what Chrysler uses -
mechanics hate them.
Bend back the metal lock tab and remove the bolt, then slide the tie rod out.
What car is this? There's certainly enough room on a 100/200/V8...

Peter Kirby wrote:

> My left tie rod end is in need of replacement.  Other than hiring someone to
> do it, what is the easiest way of doing this?
>
> So far (without using a torch) I have not been able to loosen the locking
> nut on the adjuster. I'm afraid of applying huge amounts of torque for fear
> of transfering this torque to the tie rod coupling/rack (see Bentley 48.19).
> Is it easier to take off the whole tie rod, then remove the tie rod end from
> the tie rod while it's on a bench.  If so, what's the trick in getting the
> inboard side of the tie rod end off the "tie rod coupling" (there isn't room
> to back out the bolts holding the tie rod to the coupling) -- does the
> coupling itself have to come off, presumably by loosening the coupling nuts
> from underneath?
>
> Thanks.
>
> Peter