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On my '95 Acura Integra LS, the driver's side outer tie rod is embedded in the steering knuckle. I am unable to loosen the jam-nut.

How do I remove the outer tie rod from the steering knuckle?

This photo shows that upward force applied by jack is insufficient to remove the outer tie rod. (The vehicle has been properly secured on jack stands.)

The upward force applied by jack is insufficient to remove the outer tie rod.

Follow-up: How to unscrew inner and outer tie rods?

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Using a BFH (Big F-ING Hammer), hit the steering knuckle right on the end, directly in line with the arm. Leave the jack in place and don't be afraid of it. Hit it like you mean it. The tie rod end should pop free of the knuckle arm in two or three whacks. The principle here is, the vibration from the hit travels through the arm and dislodges the tie Rod end. Works like a charm every time. Just ensure you protect the threads of the tie rod end so as not to damage them. This is half the reason for leaving the jack in place.

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Using a proper ball joint separator makes this much easier - either a pickle fork (basically a wedge that you hammer in):

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or threaded-type:

ball joint separator

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