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    Can someone give me some tips and tricks for removing the inner tierod. I see it wrenches off but it doesnt look like I can get a wrench in the space for it. How do you guys remove them? Thanks as always.
    1991 Smoketiva - 306k
    1997 Jeep Cherokee - 4.6L Stroker
    2004 Sebring

  • #2
    There are some special 'wrenches' that fit on a ratchet, thin enough to fit.

    I think they're loanable tools at McParts stores. I haven't changed my inner tie rods yet, so take pictures and let everyone know how it goes!
    -Zack
    Blue '93 GL Auto: White 13" 5 Point Wheels, Full LED Conversion, and an 8" Sub

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    • #3
      Thanks I knew there had to be something!!
      1991 Smoketiva - 306k
      1997 Jeep Cherokee - 4.6L Stroker
      2004 Sebring

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      • #4
        It looks very similar to a huge magligh flash light. With crows feet type wrenches that fit in the end. If you can't find one to rent, harbor freight sells them.
        Im not driving a Festiva because I'm poor. I drive a Festiva because i want to!

        Dennis
        93 L Advancedynamics suspension mod, awaiting B6 swap
        91 GL B6 sohc, currently in the hands of DAE undergoing top secret work. Soon to be cable G, with stage 3 F1 Kevlar clutch... To be continued
        93 GL In progress BP/hydro G
        15 Mitsubishi Mirage daily
        88 Dakota tow pig

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        • #5
          Autozone don't have the right one it needs to be adjustable Napa has them there 50.00 had to buy one
          1991 stiva.

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          • #6
            Oh crap, thats not good news, Well I do have a Advance Auto Parts, O'riellys, Carquest, and Napa store all within 3 miles of each other. I dont really want to spend 50 bucks on a tool Ill only use once.

            Why does it need to be adjustable?
            1991 Smoketiva - 306k
            1997 Jeep Cherokee - 4.6L Stroker
            2004 Sebring

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            • #7
              It's basically a socket welded on the end of a pipe and the one end of the tir rod is bigger then the socket to go over
              1991 stiva.

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              • #8
                Oh okay, so the shaft for the R&P is bigger than the gap on the socket to slide over. I dont think autozone would mind if i modified one of their loaner tools.
                1991 Smoketiva - 306k
                1997 Jeep Cherokee - 4.6L Stroker
                2004 Sebring

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                • #9
                  Right ...I work at auto zone if you make it bigger on the socket end toslide over it wont fit the tie rod LOL been there. Already
                  1991 stiva.

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                  • #10
                    I used a regular wrench on the 2 I did a few weeks ago. Took some strength but it worked. I guess no more strength than the tools you guys have bought. And I had it in my toolbox. Get to it from under the car and from the front. Really the only way to explain. There is a small opening there. Good luck.
                    -Bryant

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                    • #11
                      There is a small dowell u have to drive in and use a wrench to hold the rack so udont strain it
                      1991 stiva.

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                      • #12
                        What sort of dowell? Another tool I have to buy?
                        1991 Smoketiva - 306k
                        1997 Jeep Cherokee - 4.6L Stroker
                        2004 Sebring

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                        • #13
                          No its a. Small pin
                          1991 stiva.

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                          • #14
                            What about the kind of remover that screws onto the end of the tierod?
                            1991 Smoketiva - 306k
                            1997 Jeep Cherokee - 4.6L Stroker
                            2004 Sebring

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