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I believe you do have to drop the subframe to get the rack out.

Today I tried a slip-nut wrench, did not work. Rented the inner tie rod tool from Oriely's, waste of my time. The tool they have does not work on the Windstar. Autozone has the same style of tool.

THE INNER TIE ROD TOOL NEEDS TO BE THE ONE THAT HAS THE 1 5/16 CROWFOOT TYPE.

Needless to say I was unsuccessful in changing the inner tie rod today. I will need to get the tool from Harbor Fieght when I can afford it.

NEW QUESTION:
One thing I noticed today when jacking up the front passenger side the tire where it contacts the pavement was moving outward quiote a bit as tire was going up. I checked for any play but I found none except for the tie rod movement. Could this be a bad wheel bearing????? At times it does seem like I hear a little growling noise but I am not sure which wheel it comes from.

Thoughts-Thanks