OK, I've removed the castellated nut, added PB Blaster for the last 3 days, placed a jack stand underneath the front brake disc, pounded on the side of the spindle where the tie rod bolt goes through, used a gear puller type tie rod removal tool, but still no movement.

Any other recommendations. BTW, I'll be replacing the tie rod with a turbo version...

-- Rob

Get a pickle fork.

You're going to end up replacing the tie-rod ends anyway. You can get one cheap at any flaps and it'll make short work of the seperation.

Thanks Allan, I'll try that next....

Allen, success....

I used the pickle fork and a 3# ....

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BTW, I also jacked up the control arm and put a jack stand underneath the brake disc to relieve the pressure from the tie-rod ends....

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The front suspension is now removed..... time for a refreshment....

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If anyone is interested in the progress of this project and any others I've done, please check my signature for my website....

-- Rob

Hey Rob, I think you hit it one too many times. The whole freaking suspension fell out.

Man I'm not messing with you no more.

isn't that the car you just bought? already broken??