Inner tie rod replacement?
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Inner tie rod replacement? Hey any of you guys ever replace an inner tie rod? I have a C5 and got hit the other night in my driver side front wheel at like 2-5mph. I took the wheel off and the only damage appears to be the threaded rod going into the tie rod end. It is bent giving that wheel major toe in. After some quick research it looks like that part is the inner tie rod. I see where it connects to the outside by the tire and that looks easy to remove, however the inside I dont see how to remove. It goes into a boot and then somewhere. So back to the original question any of you guys replaced one? Will I need any special tools? Finally is there any writeups with pics on this?
Thanks for any help although there is a lot of snow on the ground right now I still want to get it fixed quick.
Patrick
Thanks for any help although there is a lot of snow on the ground right now I still want to get it fixed quick.
Patrick
the other end goes into the power steering rack, i would just have a shop do it about $150 labor and probably need alignment afterward.
if it was the outside one that is easier to tackle
if it was the outside one that is easier to tackle
it is a snap to do It is threaded into the rack and easy to remove. pry open the clamp that holds the boot on and slide it back. it comes off with a wrench. I may have the rod you need. but you will need to buy a tir rod if yours is danaged. I will look tomorrow.
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I did it on Saturday night. It was pretty easy no special tools. Took about 1 1/2 hours with goofing off and drinking a few beers. Although we tested it and it tracks as straight as before I am getting an alignment tomorrow. Thanks for the replies.
