Tie rod ends - give me pointers

[Logan Klein]

Changing tie rod ends soon. While changing a hub bearing assembly, I noticed some tearing on the tie rod end boot on one side. I figure I'll go ahead and replace both sides, as the tie rods are originals with 200k+ miles on them. Pointers, tips, advice to make the job as easy as possible? Particularly worried about one side or the other being stuck to the steering knuckle.

 

[lharrell79]

Either rent or buy a pickle fork. They'll pop right out. If you don't have a pickle fork, you can back the nut off a few turns, and then strike the nut. That will usually pop them out.