Inner Tie-Rod

[morbid81]

Hey anyone know the size of the crowfoot wrench needed to remove the inner tie-rod on a 98 EB 5.0 AWD. Seems none of the adapters that come with the tool from harbor freight don't seem to fit.

 

[koda2000]

Hey anyone know the size of the crowfoot wrench needed to remove the inner tie-rod on a 98 EB 5.0 AWD. Seems none of the adapters that come with the tool from harbor freight don't seem to fit.

most people use a large pipe wrench.

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=187888

Tip: don't turn the steering wheel with the engine OFF or you can introduce air into the system, which causes severe vibration, is scary and can be hard to remove.

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=408607

 

[morbid81]

thanks for the reply i returned the useless tool today, I actually was able to get them loose with my large adjustable wrench. Just gotta get it in for a alignment after i do lower ball joints. I know about turning the wheels without the engine, but mine usually works itself out after driving for a bit and turning the wheels lock to lock