Brian, when you say to apply heat to the joint, do you mean directly to the tie rod boot, or to the spindle that it goes into? Or both?

This will be my first time using a torch...do I need to get one of those science lab-type sparking tools, or can I just carefully use a match / lighter to get it going?

Also, once out, will the new tie rods go into place simply by tightening the nut, or will I need to force those in there too? I would think that just tightening would be enough, but after this ordeal, I am starting to question more things..

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Dan
2005 E320 CDI - 246k
1987 300SDL TD05-16g, Herlevi pump, Elbe manifold, 2.47 LSD - 213k
Past: 1987 300D - 264k