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f150mann
11-14-2007, 06:20 PM
well i got my a arms unbolted and am trying to get my spindle off, but its attached to the tie rods.. i removed the little cotter key and the nut just spins forever, tried it on both ends actually. how the f do these come off??

Ruby Soho
11-14-2007, 06:23 PM
thats cause the tie rod end keeps turning too. theres a i think 14mm size thing underneath the boot on the the tie rod end, hold that with a wrench while you loosen the nut

f150mann
11-14-2007, 06:29 PM
ahh, i was wondering if i could move the boot i didnt wanna mess it up, thanks man!

Ruby Soho
11-14-2007, 06:46 PM
i had the same problem when my tie rods were loose on the steering stem:o

took my awile to figuire it out:devil: