Rear Tierod nuts

[Huw Powell]

> What's the secret to removing the nuts from the wheel end of the rear
> tierod on a 4kq?  I got the nuts to unthread maybe a quarter inch and then
> the bolt part of the assembly started to turn.  The other end of the bolt
> ain't available to grab with something like vise grips.

You can try holding the tapered "bolt" shaft tightly in place with a 
clamp or something - depending on whether re-use is planned or not you 
can get pretty aggressive with it.

Also, clean the threads up with a wire brush so the nut doesn't have to 
cut its way through rust to come off.

-- 
Huw Powell

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