865kTQ: heater fan/tie rod end

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Has anyone replaced the fan unit for the AC/heat on a 5000?  Is it a
horrendous job?  Over the past few weeks the blower has been intermittent and
is not working at all now.  Could be the control system, I haven't really
checked it out yet.  But based on the way it has gradually died I suspect the
fan. 

I'am also planning on replacing my left front tie rod end.  Is it left hand
thread?  Anything I should watch out for?  Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks 
Bob
Hingham, MA