1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass Tie rod that won't budge

1995 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS
165,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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RONSEIPEL
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I'm replacing the outer tie rods on both ends of my Olds, and no matter what I try, I can't get the to let go of the steering knuckle. I have the fork tool that the auto parts store recommended, but to no avail. They are in bad shape and need to be changed can anyone please help!
May 25, 2008 at 3:19 PM
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RASMATAZ
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The way I do it is heat it up and give all you got on the pickle fork-
May 25, 2008 at 4:51 PM
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RONSEIPEL
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Yahh! Heating for about 3 minutes, with a propane torch, and beating the daylights out of it worked! Thanks a million
May 25, 2008 at 5:53 PM
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The same thing you do if you should run into problems with the pitman arm
May 26, 2008 at 12:19 AM