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Just some advice for when you replace your tie-rod ends. If your having a hard time getting the old tie rod to thread off the sleeve, hit it with some PB blaster and let it soak for 10 minutes. If that doesn't help then break out a torch and heat the sleeve up. I've had nightmares on econoline vans when it came to replacing tie-rod ends on their front ends because the old rod wouldn't thread off the sleeve. In either case I hope you don't have that bad of luck. Just remember to lubricate the sleeves before putting the new tie rod end on so it won't be a pain for the person aligning it to set the toe!