2009 Tahoe: Tie rod replacement-Inner tool question

[metelhead]

I'm doing a front end rebuild (hopefully this weekend)...and part of the rebuild is replacing the tie-rods........But I haven't been able to find anywhere if the Inner Tie rod can be removed without a Tie-rod Tool or not?....I mean I googled, youtubed, forum searched....and all I find is mostly NBS or just Outer tie-rod replacement info...

....I kinda need to find out, as this is my only ride ATM, so once I start I gotta finish...hence I need all parts and tool at my finger tips

Please if you know something or have had experience replacing the tie-rods on NNBS let me know.

Thanks
Josh

 

[Meccanoble]

I'm not sure but if you dont get an answer, I would rent a tool from autozone or advanced autoparts if possible just in case. I thought all cars needed a tool though, there are just different sizes.

 

[Kenny D]

I did a quick search of the replacement part and it looks like it has wrench flats on it. I'm not quite sure of the type of tool you are talking about.

 

[KBones]

There should just be a big nut behind the boot that needs to be loosened. It may be reverse thread and you may need a thin open end wrench like one for a cooling fan clutch.

 

[992dr]

Pretty easy to do, no special tools needed

 

[KBones]

Pretty easy to do, no special tools needed

Inner..

 

[992dr]

Oopsy, my bad

This is all I could find. Little more difficult but still seems doable

 

[992dr]

Do they make any aftermarket assemblies?