dime1622

ummmmmm i just ordered my new tie rods and they got here today (much love to jason ) and i cant find how to install them lol. got a quick explanation? i would have thought clarks garage or paragon would have a tut..... how do i do this lol

OriginalSterm

I just ordered some too, from Zim's. They were $20/assy cheaper than Paragon, I just hope they are good quality. What is the make of the tie-rods you just got?

I'd love to find a write up on doing this. My rods are bent and the ends are loose.

Sam Lin

Not trying to be an ***, but there's no writeup because it's so easy. Use a "Import steering tie rod puller" ($7 at Autozone) to pop the outer end after removing the nut, and use a monster adjustable crescent wrench on the inner end's wrench flats after pulling the boot to the side.

Sam

OriginalSterm

It's really that easy?

thanks!

Red1

It really is easy.

Sam's not kidding about "monster wrench" either. The inner ends are big.

dime1622

monster? ive got 24, 27, and 32mm wrenches, ive heard 36mm wrenches are needed for something, but i think thats the rear suspension. anyone know the correct size? or is the size ON the tie rod near the threaded part on the long side, cause my 27 is too small and my 32 is too big for that.

btw my parts are "almax"

Red1

I used a 15" adjustable wrench, so I don't know the exact size. It's the only thing I had that would work.

ilikemy944

Mark the tie rods where the ends were - you'll probably need a toe alignment after you replace them, but marking them will get you close.

Danno

To save the alignment, I just wrap tape around the old tie-rod where it goes into the steering-rack. Then line it up next to the new ones. Wrap tape around the new one in exactly the same spot. Screw in the new rods up to that point and that's it.

jc22

I found that I didn't need a puller for the ends. I just pounded on them with a hammer. 2 pops and they were out. Good luck, it's not very difficult.

dime1622

sweeeeeeeeet. im gonna try it tonight instead of studying for my test. im already 200 pages behind, not likeim gonna catch up!

mark944turbo

Its a 19mm bolt, remove the cotter pin first. Also, if you dont want to use tape, just loosen the nut without spinning the tie rod, then make it hand tight, then unscrew the tie rod without moving the nut, then screw the new one on to the nut and then tighten the nut. Also, to keep the stud that the castle nut goes onto from spinning while you try to tighten it apply pressure to the bottom of it with a floor jack. HTH

dime1622

so all i need is a tie rod puller (or hammer) and a 19mm wrench?

seb928s

Sometimes they come out easier then other times. I hammer will work esp. since you are replacing the whole tie rod assembly. Also a pray bar will work aswell. It's nice to use the tools but if you don't have money to spend it can be done without the tools. I also believe the size wrend is 1" 1/2 half" for the inner part of the tie rod.