Questions tagged [tie-rod]
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Tire alignment Issue
Car: 2006 scion tc
So the other day I had a problem, as I was driving, I hit a hard bump, my passenger side tie rod then fell out (I assume it wasn't screwed in correctly from the last time it was replace) my right tire then turned all the way to…
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Outer Tie-rod removal
UPDATE: Both tie rods were removed by unscrewing the inner tie-rod from vehicle:
rotated steering wheel to maximum to improve access
removed bellows boot to expose wrench-able area of inner tie rod
used inner tie rod socket with pipe wrench to…
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Tie-rod boot replacement
Goal: install tie-rod 'bellows' boot.
Having unusual difficulty seating the inner (larger side) boot on the steering assembly. Unable to see and must do it by feel because this Acura only has access form the side \ wheel well with limited…
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Difficulty removing Outer Tie Rod from steering knuckle
On my '95 Acura Integra LS, the driver's side outer tie rod is embedded in the steering knuckle. I am unable to loosen the jam-nut.
How do I remove the outer tie rod from the steering knuckle?
This photo shows that upward force applied by jack is…
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Tie-rod final test
After replacing the tie-rod and bellows boot, the steering wheel was rotated left + right: wheels moved as expected. Is there any other simple test that could / should be done?
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How to properly apply heat to loosen screwed-in outer tie rod
An outer tie rod is bound (screwed into) the inner tie rod as described in this previous posting.
I will replace the tie rods, but plan to keep the jam-nut. If I were to apply heat from a propane torch, how would I know when to stop applying heat? …
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Outer Tie/Track Rod End Length Difference
Impact of using a shorter/longer outer tie/track rod replacement part?
Are there any possible issues/wear on parts by using a part that is 1-2cm longer in length than OEM? Given all other dimensions i.e. thread/nut/cone size are identical? Also…
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Is this abnormal tie rod play? (Axial rotation)
I was inspecting my suspension parts and was looking for any play. I'm not sure if this play I found in the tie rod is normal. Basically I can push it a little and I found that the rod would rotate axially like demonstrated below. If I applied more…
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Inner tie rod "Lock Plate" (Nissan specific?)
So I am trying to install new inner tie rods on my 99 Maxima and I must "cinch" the lock plate back onto a groove on the steering rack.
I have no idea how I'm supposed to see the location of the groove once the tie rod is torqued down.
This makes…
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Is my Inner Tie Rod bad?
2008 Toyota Camry Hybrid with 204k miles.
When I drive, there is a very light clunk when I turn the wheel past 10 o'clock or 2 o'clock, and sometimes when I break. I jacked up my front end and grabbed the wheel at the 9 and 3 o'clock positions,…
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Steering problem
So on my 06 chevy impala, i replaced the inner and outer tie rods myself on the front driver side. After i replaced it, the wheel is hard to turn, like if i had no power steering fluid, which i do, my power steering fluid is full, and there is…
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Torque Spec for Tie-Rod end to steering knuckle nut
2006 Buick Lacrosse CXL
I'm replacing the outer tie rod. I have been unable to find the torque spec for tightening the castle nut which holds the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Does anyone have this spec or know where I can find it? I used…
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2018 Ram Rebel 4x4, can you turn your outer tie rod end upside down for clearance issues?
2018 Ram Rebel 4X4 crew cab with lift kit 18 x 12 rims with a negative 44 offset rims slightly rub on tie rod ends
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New tie rod ends (spherical) - click when changing direction
So I recently replaced worn tie rod ends (spherical or hiem style) on my 04 Xterra. The old ones were super worn, literally had the bearing rattling in the housing!
Now everything is nice and tight, but I noticed I'm getting a 'click' sound when…
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Why have new inner tie rods made car less fun to drive?
Car is civic vti 99. I have just replaced one steering rack gaiter and both front inner tie rods after the one tie rod was found to be 'loose' while doing the gaiter replacement.
Since replacing tie rods the car doesn't seem to be feel as raw as…
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