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2008 - Current Dodge AvengerThe new Dodge Avenger gives a sporty look to the often drab mid-sized sedan class, with the possible future option of AWD and a performance engine upgrade.
so I need to replace both outer tie rods on my 2008 Dodge Avenger, and I’m having trouble with getting the inner bolt to break free from the inner tie rod. I plan on using a torch to heat up the bolt to expand it and hopefully that will help. But my question is which way do I need to turn the bolt to loosen it ?? I think it’s a clockwise turn on the driver side and a counter clockwise on the passenger side but I want to make sure because yesterday when I was trying it clock wise, it would not budge at all, and I soaked it with PBBlaster for a half hour and still nothing. I just want to make sure I’m trying in the right direction. Thanks for all you help and time with this.
so I need to replace both outer tie rods on my 2008 Dodge Avenger, and I’m having trouble with getting the inner bolt to break free from the inner tie rod. I plan on using a torch to heat up the bolt to expand it and hopefully that will help. But my question is which way do I need to turn the bolt to loosen it ?? I think it’s a clockwise turn on the driver side and a counter clockwise on the passenger side but I want to make sure because yesterday when I was trying it clock wise, it would not budge at all, and I soaked it with PBBlaster for a half hour and still nothing. I just want to make sure I’m trying in the right direction. Thanks for all you help and time with this.
Douglas
The locking nut spins clock wise. The torch idea should work. I had to heat the tie rod end not the nut. And both came lose easley. Remember to count each rotation of the end. So that your allinenent isn't completely out of wack.
Tie rod replacement, need help
