Hi all.

This is for an '81 Westy.

This ball joint nut is really stuck:

http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/TieRodNutMark.jpg/TieRodNutMark-full;init:.jpg

Any guesses as to why there is a notch on the nut? To keep it from
coming loose?

And just to double check: both tie rod outer ends are RH threads
correct? (sure looks like it)

I have a spare steering rack and could try swapping tie rods complete,
but pointers on getting this nut loose would be *most* welcome. I
tried: penetrating oil, cleaned threads, put tie rod in vice + pounded
on end of wrench to "shock" nut loose.

TIA,

Neil.

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Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco"

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