inner tie rod facelift tools & OUTER tie rod removal trick
10-03-2006, 05:43 PM
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inner tie rod facelift tools & OUTER tie rod removal trick
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I just changed my inner tie rods and figured out the PERFECT tool for removing the tie rod end w/o doing any damage.
Just turn a 3/8" extension upside down. It's just the right size and won't get stuck. Couple of taps with a hammer and it will pop right out.
Facelift cars: inner tie rod ends are available seperately and you need a 38mm crowfoot for both the old and new ones. I think they're different sizes for the pre-facelift cars.
I took some pics and will post. Huge difference, wish I did them a while ago...
Bob
I just changed my inner tie rods and figured out the PERFECT tool for removing the tie rod end w/o doing any damage.
Just turn a 3/8" extension upside down. It's just the right size and won't get stuck. Couple of taps with a hammer and it will pop right out.
Facelift cars: inner tie rod ends are available seperately and you need a 38mm crowfoot for both the old and new ones. I think they're different sizes for the pre-facelift cars.
I took some pics and will post. Huge difference, wish I did them a while ago...
Bob
10-03-2006, 05:52 PM
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The inner tie rods are underneath the accordian rubber piece.......
in the background of the photo. The one you show is the outer tie rod. Just to clarify for others, not to thread crap ;-) Great idea on the extension, by the way!
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