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An outer tie rod is bound (screwed into) the inner tie rod as described in this previous posting.

I will replace the tie rods, but plan to keep the jam-nut. If I were to apply heat from a propane torch, how would I know when to stop applying heat? As I understand it I should just let it cool down (~30 min) and then try to wrench it. Seeking any best practices and recommended youTube videos on the subject matter.

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  • Keep the torch pointed at the exact same spot, don't move it around.
  • There is usually dirt or metal shaving nearby that will start to glow orange, that's your cue that it's hot enough. 30 seconds is a good reference, 2 minutes is on the long side.
  • Splash some water on it until it stops sizzling. If it didn't sizzle, it wasn't hot enough. The idea of heat is to get the threads to expand, and the idea of splashing water is to shrink the threads quickly, as it may separate them.
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