Need how to for inner tie rod ends
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Need how to for inner tie rod ends
Alright guys, how hard is it to replace the inner tie rod ends on a s13? I've got access to a full garage and pretty much any tool/machine i would need. Also if some one could give the run down on how to change them and what all I need that would help a lot. Thanks
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just do them bro
its not real bad really
last time we did mine(inner and outer) we ended up having to pull the whole rack out which is also pretty easy
its not real bad really
last time we did mine(inner and outer) we ended up having to pull the whole rack out which is also pretty easy
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you do not have to remove the steering rack
disconnect the outers by forcefully removing the cotter pin. Then remove the castle-ated nut and hit the outer tie rod stud with a hammer until it comes off. If you are not using new outer tie rods, then do not damage the threads on the old ones, use a rubber or plastic mallet to tap them off of the upright/spindle.
remove the inners from the rack by undoing the inner tie rod boot. Use an adjustable crescent wrench on the flat part closest to the rack and turn to the left until it is off of the rack.
you will most likely need to use new cotter pins on the outers, as the old ones may come off in pieces.
your inner tie rod boots will probably be torn, so it will be easy to move them out of the way to access the flat section of the inner rod. You should replace them with new ones if they are torn.
bring your car to an alignment place and make sure the steering is centered
disconnect the outers by forcefully removing the cotter pin. Then remove the castle-ated nut and hit the outer tie rod stud with a hammer until it comes off. If you are not using new outer tie rods, then do not damage the threads on the old ones, use a rubber or plastic mallet to tap them off of the upright/spindle.
remove the inners from the rack by undoing the inner tie rod boot. Use an adjustable crescent wrench on the flat part closest to the rack and turn to the left until it is off of the rack.
you will most likely need to use new cotter pins on the outers, as the old ones may come off in pieces.
your inner tie rod boots will probably be torn, so it will be easy to move them out of the way to access the flat section of the inner rod. You should replace them with new ones if they are torn.
bring your car to an alignment place and make sure the steering is centered
Last edited by mikeyees13; Jan 21, 2008 at 06:12 AM.
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dont hit the outer tie rod stud, just hit the steering knuckle, usually that will make them pop out 80% of the time after a few good whacks.If you do need to hit the stud, put the nut on flush with the stud and hit that, though still dont get to crazy with that
Also count the threads it took to take the outer tie rods off the inner tie rods. When it comes to putting it back together this will get you in the ball park for the alignment
Also count the threads it took to take the outer tie rods off the inner tie rods. When it comes to putting it back together this will get you in the ball park for the alignment
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you do not have to remove the steering rack
disconnect the outers by forcefully removing the cotter pin. Then remove the castle-ated nut and hit the outer tie rod stud with a hammer until it comes off. If you are not using new outer tie rods, then do not damage the threads on the old ones, use a rubber or plastic mallet to tap them off of the upright/spindle.
remove the inners from the rack by undoing the inner tie rod boot. Use an adjustable crescent wrench on the flat part closest to the rack and turn to the left until it is off of the rack.
you will most likely need to use new cotter pins on the outers, as the old ones may come off in pieces.
your inner tie rod boots will probably be torn, so it will be easy to move them out of the way to access the flat section of the inner rod. You should replace them with new ones if they are torn.
bring your car to an alignment place and make sure the steering is centered
disconnect the outers by forcefully removing the cotter pin. Then remove the castle-ated nut and hit the outer tie rod stud with a hammer until it comes off. If you are not using new outer tie rods, then do not damage the threads on the old ones, use a rubber or plastic mallet to tap them off of the upright/spindle.
remove the inners from the rack by undoing the inner tie rod boot. Use an adjustable crescent wrench on the flat part closest to the rack and turn to the left until it is off of the rack.
you will most likely need to use new cotter pins on the outers, as the old ones may come off in pieces.
your inner tie rod boots will probably be torn, so it will be easy to move them out of the way to access the flat section of the inner rod. You should replace them with new ones if they are torn.
bring your car to an alignment place and make sure the steering is centered
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i dont remember exactly kyle
it was me and joe, and something didnt wanna come so we just pulled the bitch out, it only took like 10 mins lol so it wasnt a huge inconvenionce(sp to the fullest)
it was me and joe, and something didnt wanna come so we just pulled the bitch out, it only took like 10 mins lol so it wasnt a huge inconvenionce(sp to the fullest)
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