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To remove the outer tie rod end:
You have to remove the nut at the bottom (with a socket, or a wrench).
If it takes too long for the nut to come out, it's because the bolt (or the ball joint) is turning at the same time you turn the nut, so you will have to hold it at the bottom while you turn the nut.
and then you loosen the jam nut (by turning it clockwise, or turning in 1, 2 turns).
Before you loosen the jam nut, count the threads first, or you will lost your alignment. Mark the tie rod, and measure if you have times.
Use a hammer to beat the tie rod end out of the steering knuckle. If it won't come out easy because of rust, don't try to beat the ***t out of it. Use a tie rod end puller instead.
Remove the outer tie rod end by turning it out. It take 32-33 turns out, but it will not has the same number of turns when you turn it it, that is why I told you to count the threads instead.
You have to remove the nut at the bottom (with a socket, or a wrench).
If it takes too long for the nut to come out, it's because the bolt (or the ball joint) is turning at the same time you turn the nut, so you will have to hold it at the bottom while you turn the nut.
and then you loosen the jam nut (by turning it clockwise, or turning in 1, 2 turns).
Before you loosen the jam nut, count the threads first, or you will lost your alignment. Mark the tie rod, and measure if you have times.
Use a hammer to beat the tie rod end out of the steering knuckle. If it won't come out easy because of rust, don't try to beat the ***t out of it. Use a tie rod end puller instead.
Remove the outer tie rod end by turning it out. It take 32-33 turns out, but it will not has the same number of turns when you turn it it, that is why I told you to count the threads instead.
Last edited by cheapez; Feb 4, 2013 at 08:01 AM.
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Use a metal pipe, or something to extend your socket, and wrench handles. You make them longer.
It make the job easier. You don't have to use as much strength.
I get body aches every time I work on something like this.
You should get yourself a tie rod end puller.
If you work on car a lot, you know those rusted parts won't come out easy.
It is usually cheaper if you buy from haborfreight than autozone, napa, ...
It make the job easier. You don't have to use as much strength.
I get body aches every time I work on something like this.
You should get yourself a tie rod end puller.
If you work on car a lot, you know those rusted parts won't come out easy.
It is usually cheaper if you buy from haborfreight than autozone, napa, ...
Last edited by cheapez; Feb 4, 2013 at 08:01 AM.
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Fixed
Replaced 'em last night.
Picked up a pair of Moog tie rod ends. Put the car on stands, took the wheels off, loosened the jam nuts and the knuckle nuts. Marked the threads, measured the difference really carefully... none of it mattered. Didn't even come close to getting it aligned.
Filled the boots nice and full of grease.
Gotta say, I'm surprised the OEM parts last as long as they do. They seemed really flimsy.
Took it to Les Schwab this morning, they did an alignment, and... it drives great! Less vibrations (I didn't notice 'em because I thought it was supposed to be like that) smoother feel, and no more clicking. W00t.
Picked up a pair of Moog tie rod ends. Put the car on stands, took the wheels off, loosened the jam nuts and the knuckle nuts. Marked the threads, measured the difference really carefully... none of it mattered. Didn't even come close to getting it aligned.
Filled the boots nice and full of grease.
Gotta say, I'm surprised the OEM parts last as long as they do. They seemed really flimsy.
Took it to Les Schwab this morning, they did an alignment, and... it drives great! Less vibrations (I didn't notice 'em because I thought it was supposed to be like that) smoother feel, and no more clicking. W00t.