Originally posted by 94civicEX
For the not so mechanically inclined that's not as easy as it sounds. I had to have a pickle fork to separate teh tie-rod and lower joint apart. Of course I did this at the same time I replaced my rack and pinion and tie-rod ends.
autozone rents a tool called a 'pitman puller' it's free to rent, like $20 down or something, and it fits perfectly over the joints to pull them apart.