frozen nut

2001 CHRYSLER SEBRING
137,000 MILES • 4 CYL • AUTOMATIC
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BOBBLAKE
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2001 sebring sedan the "jam nut" on the tie rod end won't budge. tried pb blaster and a torch what next?
Jul 30, 2011 at 11:01 PM
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WRENCHTECH
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Yes, some can be very tight but using a good wrench, it will break free. Make sure you are turning it in the right direction. There are some that I have had to use a large pipe wrench with a pipe slid over the handle as a cheater bar.
Jul 31, 2011 at 12:11 AM
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