Inner Tie Rods - removal?
#1
Inner Tie Rods - removal?
The shop manual says that if the inner tie rods are out of spec in any way that the entire steering rack needs to be replaced.
Now, the inner tie rods are obviously not a permanent part of the rack assembly - they are threaded on with a staked washer to lock them. They have wrench lands on the base of the rods and on the rack assembly.
So, my question is: has anyone removed them and, if so, how did you do it? I can't get them to budge with any reasonable amount of torque. And, as per the statement above, the FSM has no instructions for removing them.
They are sold as a separate part (F151-32-240), so I know someone has the secret.
Now, the inner tie rods are obviously not a permanent part of the rack assembly - they are threaded on with a staked washer to lock them. They have wrench lands on the base of the rods and on the rack assembly.
So, my question is: has anyone removed them and, if so, how did you do it? I can't get them to budge with any reasonable amount of torque. And, as per the statement above, the FSM has no instructions for removing them.
They are sold as a separate part (F151-32-240), so I know someone has the secret.
Last edited by MazdaManiac; 04-15-2011 at 06:38 PM.
#4
Reginald P. Billingsly
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From the way you describe it, it sounds like every tie rod/steering rack I've changed them on. Never an 8 though, but it usually takes a good ammount of muscle. Also if they sell them seperatly I would be willing to bet the whole rack doesn't need to be replaced at the same time.
#5
I zoom therefore I am.
not sure if it's applicable for the 8, but it's all i could find
did see the use of a lock washer in there, so maybe that's what is making it such a PITA?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VPSa-L529Ac
did see the use of a lock washer in there, so maybe that's what is making it such a PITA?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VPSa-L529Ac
Last edited by laythor; 04-15-2011 at 11:48 PM.
#7
The "knuckles" of the inner tie-rod are actually exposed. I don't need a tie-rod tool.
They simply wont unscrew and I'd rather not destroy a perfectly good rack if there is some trick (like left-handed threads or something similar).
BTW, I don't know what is worse - the first guy's Parkinson's or the second guy's Noo HampShah accent.
They simply wont unscrew and I'd rather not destroy a perfectly good rack if there is some trick (like left-handed threads or something similar).
BTW, I don't know what is worse - the first guy's Parkinson's or the second guy's Noo HampShah accent.
Last edited by MazdaManiac; 04-16-2011 at 01:32 AM.
#8
Reginald P. Billingsly
iTrader: (5)
So far I haven't seen left hand thread but like I said never done an 8 either, I'd bet it's the lock washer doing it's job.
You could try calling or going to auto zone or something similar see if they have a Mitchell on demand you could try looking there for more info on it the FSM doesn't. Not sure but it's possible.
You could try calling or going to auto zone or something similar see if they have a Mitchell on demand you could try looking there for more info on it the FSM doesn't. Not sure but it's possible.
#9
It has been months since I did it, but I've removed them and I don't recall it being that bad. Actually, I think I even did it on a rack that was sitting on the floor with normal wrenches. So, sounds like something is wrong with yours, maybe someone got crazy with red thread-locker somewhere.
Last edited by oltmann; 04-16-2011 at 11:23 AM. Reason: better pictor
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