Friday, June 3, 2011

PLEASE HELP I am changing the outer tie rod on my car and can't get the jam nut loose!`?

1996 Chrysler sebring convertible|||Did you remove the cotter pin?


Sometimes these nuts are extremely rusted may need to try some WD-40 or even heat to loosen this nut.


Also try to keep the tie rod the same length when you install it


either count the turns and or measure accurately


It is still best to get alignment to set the toe in on the car|||Two pipe wrenches and a LOT of brute force. Hold the outer tie rod with the pipe wrench and lock it against the frame or lower control arm. Use the other pipe wrench on the nut. Turn it nut counter clockwise just enough to loosen the nut. Then count the turns out and put the new one one with the same amount of turns. Then lock the nut back again.|||Have you looked for a carter key that holds the nut from spinning. If this is not the problem, then rust could be. Try spraying it with liquid wrench or a penetrating oil and let it sit overnight.|||Use a pipe wrench or vice grip


remember count the threads out.


and then replace and thread the new piece in the same amount.


So you wont need a alignment|||are you turning it the right way? try using vise grips on the tie rod and loosen the nut.