Changing Tie Rods
the outers are easy to do. the inners require a couple of special tools. you will need the toe set/alignment after the install though.
do you actually need them or are you just replacing them?
pm me if you have any more questions, i don't visit this section very much....
do you actually need them or are you just replacing them?
pm me if you have any more questions, i don't visit this section very much....
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Inner tie rods, like previously mentioned, will need a special tool, which actually could be made. Otherwise, on some cars, you can use a big creasant wrench, and after you get the plastic sheild off the inner rod, you will see 2 flats machined there for grip, and twist it off. (not sure how much room on the f-body if you were to use a wrench). When I worked at the shop, we were always advised to put a little thread lock back on the threads.
Outers, brake the nut free, but don't spin it or loose it's position. Count the complete rotations that it takes to twist the outer off. (most cars I deal with are between 18-23 turns) Then, match up the outer rods and make sure they are exactly the same size. Toss neversieze on the threads, and twist the new one on the same amount of turns that it took to take the old one off. Should end right at the front of the jam nut. Make sure to re-tighten the nut. 95% of the time, you won't mess your alignment up this way. And if it is off a little, then it is saves a bunch of time on the alignment rack. They are pretty easy once you do them a time or 2
