cant remove bolt from rack and pinion
 

99 lhs....trying to remove my inner tie rod from the rack and pinion and i cant seem to budge it loose....i have trie everything heating it up...sprayed penetrating oil on it....its not rusted...the area is only big enough to barely fit a socket wrenhin the area...any ideas on how to get it loose....do i need a special tool or anything?
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RE: cant remove bolt from rack and pinion
 

Are you turning it in the correct direction? I believe some have left hand thread. Good luck!

RE: cant remove bolt from rack and pinion
 

I will try that...thx...any other ideas?

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RE: cant remove bolt from rack and pinion
 

still cant get the dang thing to budge...really need some ideas!!!
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You may want to check out this link: http://images.google.com/imgres?imgu...%3Den%26sa%3DG I would also consider getting a repair manual so you can see how the inner tie rod is suppose to be removed. Sorry, I could not be of more help. Good Luck!

RE: cant remove bolt from rack and pinion
 

had that problem in the past alot! might need to replace tie rod end as well! is bushing worn on center bushings? they can be replaced by themselves.dealer sells just bushings,but the install tool is hard to find.