98 Strarus Tie Rod End

[turtle1]

My son broke the driver's side tie rod end on his 98 Stratus. I bought the part and proceeded to remove the broken tie rod end. The broken ball joint section came right out. The part that threads into the rod is frozen tight. I have tried anti-seize lubricant, heat and even pipe wrenches and it won't move.

Is there a trick to removal? How can the entire assembly be removed? Anyone have any suggestions?

[Anaudiophile]

Lots of heat on the locknut..........ie cherry red if need be. Then crank on the tie rod end................driver's side?? Counterclockwise!!

[turtle1]

Originally Posted by Anaudiophile

Lots of heat on the locknut..........ie cherry red if need be. Then crank on the tie rod end................driver's side?? Counterclockwise!!

Thanks for the info, audiophile.
I have the locknut loose. I can't break loose the tie rod end itself.