the nut spins with the thread on the tie rod. what can i do to get the nut off and if the threads are damaged, would i have to replace the tie rod?

thanks in advance

 

yea, u need a new tie rod.

 

can i just replace the tie rod only without having to replace the entire rack and pinion steering?

 

im pretty sure you can replace a tie rod seperately, that would really be a hassle if you had to do the whole thing.

 

Soak the nut with some penetrating oil and then try it. If that doesn't work then heat it with a torch and try. If all else fails, then get a new inner tie rod. Also get a new retainer lock washer and boot band if replacing the inner tie rod.

 

u dont need to replace it if the whole unit spins, heres what u do, it may work, it may not, i hope u have air tools cause it will make it hella easy...When attempting to remove the nut, take vice grips or anything that u can apply pressure with and clamp it down on the top of the ball joint of the bolt, and the bolt should stop spinning... if u cant fit or find soemthign to clamp down, take the handle end of a screw driver and just PRESS real hard down on the top of the ball joint, and then try to loosen it, its ghetto, but works..

 

thanks guys but, i eventually got the nut off with an impact gun by tightening and loosening it, over and over again 'til it came off. and i replaced just the tie rod itself.