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Use a floor jack to raise the front part of the vehicle. Place jack stands under the frame near each wheel. Make sure the jack stands do not interfere with the movement of the steering linkage. Move the steering wheel to make sure the front end parts do not bind or hang up.

Crawl under the vehicle's front end and examine the tie rod that must be adjusted. Clean it thoroughly with degreaser or carburetor spray. Notice the sleeve on the shaft that holds the tie rod ends (about 6 inches in length). With many models, the sleeve has a slit or groove in it that will allow the application of penetrating oil. Remove all debris and dried mud from the sleeve and groove with a wire brush. Soak it several times with penetrating oil and let it sit.

Use the wire cutters to snip the cotter pin loose from the top of the tie rod. Pull it through and discard the pin. If you have trouble accessing the tie rod, move the steering linkage either way. Remove the retaining nut with the appropriate size wrench. Clean the nut interior threads and lubricate them.

Take the pickle fork and slip it between the tie rod shaft mount and tie rod mount. Strike the end of the pickle fork several times until the tie rod breaks free. Let the tie rod hang or lace it up temporarily with a piece of string. Soak the adjusting sleeve again with penetrating oil and wipe down. For insurance, mark the shaft threads at the end of the sleeve so you know where it was set, in case you are replacing the entire tie rod ends.

Attempt to turn it clockwise or counterclockwise to see if it will break loose and turn. If stubborn, soak it again with penetrating oil and let sit. For extra leverage, take a pipe wrench and place it on the sleeve. Give it a turn. If it turns in both directions it has broken free and the adjustment can be made. By turning the sleeve on the threaded tie rod ends shaft, the length of the rod can be shortened or extended. Turn in the direction you need to to meet specifications. Reassemble in the opposite order of removal.