Tie Rod Jam Nut

gotgohan

Apprentice Mechanic
Okay this mofo is REALLY STUCK I am pretty sure its lefty loosey righty tighty still. I put a 14mm on the outer tie rod and whatever it is for jam nut I forgot what it was. and I put a mofo jack under that wrench and it is NOT moving. but I can get the tie rod loose any ideas?
 

dc2GS-R

Super Moderator
Use a flare end wrench so you don't round the nut off and get a big ass cheater/breaker bar and some PB Blaster
 

gotgohan

Apprentice Mechanic
whats pb blaster..? I have got a good grip on hte two nuts I just can't get it to budge,, I mean I got the car to lift up on the one wrench trying to loosen the jam nut with a jack under it... thats how tight it is
 


dc2GS-R

Super Moderator
It's a penetrating catalyst that is used to help break rusted/stuck nuts and bolts loose. You can get it at most auto parts stores
 

gotgohan

Apprentice Mechanic
lol I tapped it with a hammer on the outter part to see if I could knock it loose while the jack was on it.. still nothing I tried that pb still not going I must be going wrong way.
 
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