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Old 06-14-2012, 10:13 AM
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Changing out Right Front Tie Rod

I am looking to change out the Right Front Tie Rod assembly. Has anyone did this before? I know I will need to get a alignment afterward for the toe-in/out so the steering wheel is straight.

Seems like pretty simple. Hammer out the tie rod by the knuckle, and un-lock the steel clamps by the steering rack and unscrew the whole assembly.

Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.
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Old 06-14-2012, 03:25 PM
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The tie rod assembly or just the outer tie rod end?
The procedure you described would be for just the outer end, but you should do both sides.

the complete assembly includes the inner tie rod. You just need a huge wrench to unbolt the treaded inner tie rod.

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Old 06-14-2012, 03:48 PM
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Tools you will need.
22mm wrench for outer end
34mm for inner tie rod
jack up the front end ,support it with jacks stand,steer the rack to one end as far as you can to gain more room to work on.
You need to get alignment afterward .

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