Re: 2001 Civic Tie-Rod End Problem
 

"Eric" <say.no@spam.now> wrote in message news:46A41B92.91E27221@spam.now...
> Zorro_2K wrote:
>>
>> The outside right tie-rod end on my 2001 Civic is 'non-adjustable'
>> according to my local tire center, because the jam-nut is 'frozen' and
>> can't be loosened. It was suggested that I go to Honda dealer and have it
>> replaced and then tires aligned (toe-in/out is off) .
>>
>> Question:
>>
>> If I free the tie-rod end at the strut tower, shouldn't I then be able to
>> remove the tie rod end with the jam-nut attached. That is, the tie rod
>> end
>> and jam-nut would seem to rotate the same way to be removed from the
>> threaded end of the inner tie rod.
>
> Try using a flare nut wrench instead of an open end wrench
> http://tinyurl.com/2hoev2. You could also try a flare nut crowfoot socket
> http://tinyurl.com/2g2oht if you wanted the added leverage of using a
> breaker bar. As others have suggested, heat may be required in order to
> loosen the nut. You can try using a MAPP gas torch, note though that a
> propane torch won't get nearly hot enough.
>
> Eric

Thanks to all for the info.

Another question: Do the jam-nut and tie rod end thread ON to the inner tie
rod threaded end using clockwise rotation ?