1985 Porsche 911 Problem Changing 1985 Porsche 911 Tie Rods

1985 PORSCHE 911
73,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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PAULVOLIVER
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I have a 1985 Porsche 911 and I need to replace the outer tie rod ends. I can not get the old outer tie rod out no matter what i do. I have tried using a pickle fork, countless hammers, spray etc.. but it wont budge. It just doesn't seem like it was meant to come out. Has anyone ever had this problem and is there something that Porsche does that is different than other cars?

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Jun 14, 2010 at 8:49 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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Hammer pickle fork in good and tight then smite the spindle where tierod is attached should drop out.
Jun 15, 2010 at 2:46 PM
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