i used the tie rod seperator as usual, but i replaced them all so i wasn't concerned about damaging the boots. About the best suggestion i can give is to put the nut on top of the tie rod end and smack it with a hammer.

Good deal buying an extra set of spindles will make life much easier.

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1984 300D Turbo 169k

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