[Vwdiesel] tie rod removal

[dennis pantazis]

i need to replace the tie rod end on the drivers side on my 85 golf, manual
steering. i do not have replaceble ends, so i need to replace the entire rod
asembly. i have removed the rubber boot and the wheel bearing assembly.

bentley just says loosen and unscrew. i am trying from undeneath to loosen
the lock ring and the end, but i can not figure out how to get at it. there
does not seem to be any room to get at it with a wrench from top or bottom.
anyone replaced the rods with the rack on the car? how did yo do it?

thanks in advance

dennis