how to replace tie rod end
how to replace tie rod end i did a search, but didnt really find anything
i need to replace the tie rod end on the passenger side, does anyone have a writeup, or can anyone tell me how to do it?
i have a haynes book, but a lot of times i see them leave out some stuff thats important
thanks!
i need to replace the tie rod end on the passenger side, does anyone have a writeup, or can anyone tell me how to do it?
i have a haynes book, but a lot of times i see them leave out some stuff thats important
thanks!
Very easy to change out the tie rod end. Keep the tie rod end attached to the spindle. Loosen the jam nut off the tie rod end and just unscrew. Make sure you get an alignment done after the change.
well thanks guys, i guess im not going to put the tie rod on because i cant afford to get an alignment, i got my car inspected last september by my friend, and he told me that he didnt think the tie rod would last the rest of the winter, which would be ~2 months ago
hey guys me again, when i looked at the tie rod i saw that it was completely shot, i really cant believe it didnt break on me or anything, but i replaced it, and i have some questions:
1. when replacing the tie rod, i accidentally spun the outer tie rod with the tie rod end off, will that screw the alignment up, or will it be ok?
2. i put the new tie rod on almost exactly how the old one came off, its literally within .05mm, if my car seems to drive fine, how long can i drive it before getting it aligned? I always do work myself, and i will not take my car to a shop other than the one my friend works at.. what im saying is, can i drive it around for a week before i get it aligned
3. can i do an alignment myself?
1. when replacing the tie rod, i accidentally spun the outer tie rod with the tie rod end off, will that screw the alignment up, or will it be ok?
2. i put the new tie rod on almost exactly how the old one came off, its literally within .05mm, if my car seems to drive fine, how long can i drive it before getting it aligned? I always do work myself, and i will not take my car to a shop other than the one my friend works at.. what im saying is, can i drive it around for a week before i get it aligned
3. can i do an alignment myself?
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If the car is not pulling and the car goes straight when the steering wheel is streight I probably wouldn't be in too much of a hurry to have it aligned unless you want to change camber/caster/toe settings from what you have.
Camber/Caster and total toe at home is pretty easy to do. Toe/side is much more difficult because you need a reference plain to measure from.
Camber/Caster and total toe at home is pretty easy to do. Toe/side is much more difficult because you need a reference plain to measure from.
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Verdad Gallardo If the car is not pulling and the car goes straight when the steering wheel is streight I probably wouldn't be in too much of a hurry to have it aligned unless you want to change camber/caster/toe settings from what you have.
Camber/Caster and total toe at home is pretty easy to do. Toe/side is much more difficult because you need a reference plain to measure from.
Camber/Caster and total toe at home is pretty easy to do. Toe/side is much more difficult because you need a reference plain to measure from.
this wll not cause a pull. Toe causes the steering wheel to be off AND/OR the tires to scrub and wear out faster. You most likely wouldnt notice an issue while driving unless the steering wheel is off. But even if the steering wheel is dead center and total toe is off you will wear out both tires sooner than normal.
