Originally Posted by jondvd

I have mine completely torn apart if you have a more specific question. I also don't know why you'd be taking the tie rod off unless you're replacing it. For the axle nut I used a Dewalt 1/2" 20v max impact gun. Took a while as it was froze on pretty good cuz of road salt, water and dirt. But if you really want to take the tie rod off, it does have a recessed end for a hex (can't remember the size). Use a box end wrench on the nut and hold the stem of the tie rod with a hex socket. I can post a pic if you need it.