Tie Rod replacement
11-18-2007, 03:13 PM
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Tie Rod replacement
I've searched and I'be been unable to locate any information. I need to replace my inner tie rod on my '06, on older vehicles I've read there is a set screw for it however it's not readily visible. On the new tie rod, I can see grooves in it which would lead me to believe that this is set up the same way. Any idea on what kind of screw it is? Torx, hex, etc? The holes are quite small, and I couldn't see what was there.
Thank you for any help.
Thank you for any help.
11-18-2007, 07:47 PM
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RE: Tie Rod replacement
No set screw, but just a warning, you may need a torch, and a tie rod remover tool to get if off. They use loctite on them from the factory, and are a bitch to get off. You may have luck using a chisel & hammer or an air hammer to brake the old one loose. Otherwise, the install is like any other, the old one screws off, the new one screws on, use red loctite, and count the turns on the outer as you seperate them, will make it closer to the original alignment, and make sure you get it aligned ASAP. Bad toe-in/out will destroy your tires in a heartbeat.
11-18-2007, 09:19 PM
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RE: Tie Rod replacement
Thanks D_Gusler, I don't have a torch or access to an air hammer, so I'll try it with my mallet. I found the factory service manual, and it mentioned using a specific tool and also to "Use a 1-7/16 inch
crowfoot on the flat of the rack gear to resist rotation and to prevent damage during removal and installation of the inner tie rod." Is this necessary? I'm not sure what that means as there is no diagram for what it's talking about on the rack.
crowfoot on the flat of the rack gear to resist rotation and to prevent damage during removal and installation of the inner tie rod." Is this necessary? I'm not sure what that means as there is no diagram for what it's talking about on the rack.
11-19-2007, 03:10 PM
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RE: Tie Rod replacement
There is a specific tool to make this happen. You should be able to "rent" (they loan them with a deposit) the tools from a local Autozone. Then you need to get it aligned.
I had this happen on a 98 Cobra, you'll also need the tool to loosen the stainless steel strap on the boot.
I had this happen on a 98 Cobra, you'll also need the tool to loosen the stainless steel strap on the boot.
11-19-2007, 03:15 PM
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RE: Tie Rod replacement
ORIGINAL: D_Gusler
No set screw, but just a warning, you may need a torch, and a tie rod remover tool to get if off. They use loctite on them from the factory, and are a bitch to get off. You may have luck using a chisel & hammer or an air hammer to brake the old one loose. Otherwise, the install is like any other, the old one screws off, the new one screws on, use red loctite, and count the turns on the outer as you seperate them, will make it closer to the original alignment, and make sure you get it aligned ASAP. Bad toe-in/out will destroy your tires in a heartbeat.
No set screw, but just a warning, you may need a torch, and a tie rod remover tool to get if off. They use loctite on them from the factory, and are a bitch to get off. You may have luck using a chisel & hammer or an air hammer to brake the old one loose. Otherwise, the install is like any other, the old one screws off, the new one screws on, use red loctite, and count the turns on the outer as you seperate them, will make it closer to the original alignment, and make sure you get it aligned ASAP. Bad toe-in/out will destroy your tires in a heartbeat.
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