Need help with inner tie rod.

1997 FORD WINDSTAR
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LOVEJOY187
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I have a 1997 Ford Windstar. I can not get the inner tire rod off. I have tried almost everything. I do not have a tire rod puller or any special tools, but as far as I know they just unscrew off. There is no rivet or anything else holding it in as far as I know.
Jul 12, 2012 at 5:04 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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you can go to a parts store and rent the tool needed to loosen it. it must be as tight when you install the new one.

Roy
Jul 12, 2012 at 5:05 PM
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LOVEJOY187
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Hey Roy, do i really need the tool for some special reason or does it just make it easier to get off. What I mean is do i need the tool to get it off or is there another way to get it off that I might have not tried yet. Like i said there is nothing holding it on I just can't break it loose is all.
Jul 12, 2012 at 5:11 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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there is no room for pipe wrench. if you rent the tool it will make your life much easier.

Roy
Jul 12, 2012 at 5:24 PM
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