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Question: problem removing inner tie rod

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Lonns, 1.8L 4 Cylinder, Clearfield, UT, January 28, 2012, 13:31
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The casing around the ball joint is supposed to have 2 straight edges in the inner part. Then you can remove with a special tool. But this inner tie rod end is completely round. How do you remove it.

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    PeaceMinister January 28, 2012, 14:42
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    I have had success turning the inner tie rods off with a set of channel locks. I use pieces of flat rubber to get it to grip it very well. I have never seen an inner tie rod that is completely round at the end under the boot. The channel locks will work if you can get a good grip.

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    mastertech6371 January 28, 2012, 19:08
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    there are many tools available from parts stores to do this procedure. check with auto zone, pepboys and advanced for the proper tool.

    Roy

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