how to tighten tie rod nut

I would imagine there's a flat spot on the tie rod ... hold it with an open ended wrench or adjustable.

jw

There should be a way to hold the stud while you tighten the nut. I know because the same thing is happening to me with sway bar links. My links have an internal allen socket ends on the end of the stud shafts. Your tie rods probably have solid ends on the studs which would mean you would use a suitably sized socket along with a box wrench for the nut.

My brand new sway bar links the stud began rotating on me so I think it would be normal for that to happen. It's preferable to not use an impact wrench and instead do as suggested.

Smack the tie rod with a hammer (lightly) to force it into the chamfered hold. That should hold it tight enough to tighten the nut.

Best way is to put it on with an impact wrench.

Good Luck

Thanks Dave...Smacking the tie rod forced it into the hole and was able to tighten the nut. You the man.

Joe

You're welcome. Glad I could help.