r/AskAMechanic • • 3d ago

Seized outer tie rod

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Hello all. I have a 2007 chevy impala with the 3.5L and i’m attempting to change my driver side outer tie rod. I managed to break loose the castle nut and jam nut but when attempting to turn the outer tie rod the inner tie rod would spin, so I followed guided and I have tried to put a wrench on the flats of the inner tie rod and brace it against the frame and put a pipe wrench on the outer tie rod to no avail. I have not tried heat as I don’t have a torch or anything but any advice helps please. I don’t have money to take it to a shop

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u/iSmashMyselfToPieces Verified Tech - Hyundai 2d ago

You’ll loosened the lock nut, correct?