Rear Tierod nuts

[Bernie Strub]

I have had good luck in applying pressure to the back side of the ball joint
using the ball joint press tool I have.  Instead of applying the press tool
to the threaded end of the joint, flip it over and apply pressure so that
the joint seats into the strut cone.  I use an old nut under the point of
the press tool point so I don't damage the back side of the ball joint.
Tighten up the press tool a bit, try turning the ball joint nut.  If it
still spins the threaded piece, tighten up the press tool another flat or
two until it holds.

I have used this method for several years, and have never damaged a ball
joint.  YMMV, etc.  I'm sure there is a $$$$ VAG-tool for this purpose, but
I'm not really into buying such tools that might get used very infrequently.

>>>>>Bernie


> 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.  Do I have to
> Dremel 'em off?