Rear Tierod nuts

[John Larson]

You asked:  "What's the secret to removing the nuts from the wheel end of 
the rear
tie rod 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.  Do I have to
Dremel 'em off?:

If you're talking about the tie rod end nuts, soak 'em good with something 
like Kroil, run 'em back in and out again (might take a few passes), and 
they should come right off.  Look at the threads, and make sure the cotter 
pin is completely gone, too.  On occasion, I've had to use a largish pair of 
Channelocks to pull the tie rod end back into the socket, thereby providing 
some grip for the stud.  If it was that loose in the steering knuckle, I'd 
be concerned that the stud or the hole (more likely) was worn.  Not good, in 
the long run.  If you're talking about the adjuster lock nuts, Kroil, 
patience, and sometimes heat, work wonders.  HTH, John