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Old 04-08-2009, 12:16 PM
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I am changing the outer tie rod ends this weekend...I am guessing it will go fairly smooth but any pointers or suggestions might help.
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Pretty easy job, just did mine. Leave the tie rod connected to the spindle when trying to loosen the jam nut, and mark your threads to try and get everything back to where it was so your alignment isnt out of whack. Then go get an alignment.
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What he said.
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Getting/renting a balljoint puller may help out.

And if you're planning to get an alignment afterwards, marking the threads and getting it exact isn't a HUGE deal.
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yea and no matter how much you mark it and check it will be out guaranteed, that **** is so touchy i do it at work all day and pisses me off lol.




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