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Re: Need help with setting sequence of repairs

Post by xHeart »

It wasn't easy, but turned.
I had to heat it a dozen time, one minute at a time. The blue flame was right-on, while rotating the outer-tie-rod 90º every 15 Sec to heat it up evenly.
Would heating it for longer than a minute help ease the use of force when turning with wrench. It is really hard, I stopped b/c it...
loosen one thread...
loosen one thread...
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Leaving it overnight with PB Blaster.
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Post by cn90 »

Now spray some PB Blaster and let it sit overnight.
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Post by xHeart »

cn90 wrote:Now spray some PB Blaster and let it sit overnight.
At the first try the gap at lock nut widen a little when turning the outer-tie-rod with counter-holding at the lock nut, suggesting both the inner and outer tie-rod were turning together.

Then switched to a counter-hold on inner-tie-rod, it started to strip (close to rounded) after several attempts to force the outer-tie-rod counter-clockwise.

Little frustrated with little to no progress.
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Post by xHeart »

DONE! Beating chest!

Thank you!
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Post by Ben850 »

This may be a silly question, but if you are doing the inner and outer tie rods on that side, Why not just cut the boot and unscrew them from the rack together? You must have been quite frustrated from the looks of that tie rod.
Ofcourse I planned on replacing the boots as well.

That would also give you a very close measurement for the new ones. I think that is what I did with one side at least.
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Post by cmblackburn »

That's what I'm thinking about doing as well. I'm replacing both at once. Seems like it would be less trouble. :wink:
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Post by schmidm90 »

I ordered a new inner/outer tie rod for the driver side and plan on removing both at the same time right at the rack. This will allow me to get an "accurate" measurement for the new ones. Thanks to FCP for the cybersale!

Will keep everyone posted on how it works out!
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Post by xHeart »

Euphoria!
I have completed ALL items set in my OP. I mean 5 days of work with daily chores of living.
It takes the road like a pro.
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Wow, great job.
Nothing beats a strong human will!
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Post by Tonyx »

xHeart wrote:Subframe components are key to restoring stability, but often ignored. Suspension steels the show.
Can you elaborate on this? And any lessons learned from having done your subframe bushing?
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