tied-up tie rod

[Huw Powell]

> my tie rod on the drivers side is very stuck and I am looking for the magic
> formula to fix this. here is the battle report.

> removed nut, used pickle fork got about 1/2 inch off.
> wont move
> beat with hammer
> wont move
> used gear puller
> bent puller and still won't move
> 
> ideas?

push back into place, cut off protruding threads, try again?

Or, leave up that 1/2", and cut off all threaded rod part, then push
back down and out.

of course, that tie rod end stud thing will be a nice hard grade of
steel!

-- 
Huw Powell

http://www.humanspeakers.com/audi/

http://www.humanthoughts.org/