Tie Rod Replacement = Alignment?
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Tie Rod Replacement = Alignment?
Hi All!
I just had the tie rods replaced on my 1983 911 SC with the turbo models. When I got my car back from the shop, the person at the counter said that the car pulls to the right and would have to be brought back in for alignment. They got the car back together late in the day and did not have time to do this.
Upon driving the car, it does not pull and tracks true. The only problem I noted is now when pointing straight, the steering wheel is about 20 degrees clockwise of TDC. Is this recitified by an alignment, resetting the toe, or just relocating the steering wheel on the spline shaft so that it is oriented TDC?
I'll call the mechanic who did the work Monday (they are closed tomorrow I believe) to see what he says, but I thought I'd get some other input as well.
Thanks for any help!
Steve
I just had the tie rods replaced on my 1983 911 SC with the turbo models. When I got my car back from the shop, the person at the counter said that the car pulls to the right and would have to be brought back in for alignment. They got the car back together late in the day and did not have time to do this.
Upon driving the car, it does not pull and tracks true. The only problem I noted is now when pointing straight, the steering wheel is about 20 degrees clockwise of TDC. Is this recitified by an alignment, resetting the toe, or just relocating the steering wheel on the spline shaft so that it is oriented TDC?
I'll call the mechanic who did the work Monday (they are closed tomorrow I believe) to see what he says, but I thought I'd get some other input as well.
Thanks for any help!
Steve
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Otto:
If your tie rods were updated to the Turbo ones, your alignment (specifically toe-in) should be checked and corrected as necessary. They should center the rack at that time, too.
After that, the steering wheel can be adjusted if needed.
If your tie rods were updated to the Turbo ones, your alignment (specifically toe-in) should be checked and corrected as necessary. They should center the rack at that time, too.
After that, the steering wheel can be adjusted if needed.
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Excuse me for hi-jacking this thread, but it is in the area of the topic.
If the rack is out of center after a tie-rod replacement, would that make the car pull to one side? Is the steering rack somewhat self centering?
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If the rack is out of center after a tie-rod replacement, would that make the car pull to one side? Is the steering rack somewhat self centering?
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When I replaced my stock tie rods, with the turbo ones last year, the instructions stated to compare lengths as a guide, so that you can get the alignment "close" to the pre-existing for a drive to the alignment shop. This is hard to do, as the stock ones have a solid rubber bushing end that becomes distorted and can't be straightened for a "length comparison". This wii afect your toe and can chew up ties fast. With both Toed out \ / or in / \ , your cars will track straight but eat up your rubber. As always, Steve Weiner is on the money with his advice.
regards,
Steve
regards,
Steve