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Do you need an alignment after replacing outer tie rod?
Does the vehicle need the wheel alignment after replacing a tie rod end? Yes, tie rods control steering angles. This means that after the replacement of any of the tie rod ends, the vehicle will need the wheel alignment to bring the steering and suspension angles back to within specifications.
Should I replace inner and outer tie rods at the same time?
If you are changing an inner tie-rod, and the outer tie-rod is an original part, it is recommended to change both. Having both your inner and outer tie-rods replaced at the same time will save you money on labor charges and aid in preventing future issues.
What is the torque spec for tie rod end?
Reassemble outer tie rod end to spindle tighten outer tie rod end nut to 36 ft. -lbs. (49 N-M). Do not turn nut more than 1/6 turn beyond the specified torque.
What is the torque on ball joints?
Many ball joints may have an initial torque spec as low as 15-30 ft/lbs and torque angles are between 140º and 225º.
What is lug nut torque?
80 to 90 ft-lbs
And when you look at that, and realize that the average torque required on a lug nut, to hold the wheel on, is 80 to 90 ft-lbs, well you can imagine how over-tightened some of these lug nuts are.
When does the tie rod end need to be replaced?
Symptoms of a loose tie rod end include a clunking, rattling or knocking noise in the front end and looseness felt in the steering. This worn-out outer tie rod end has separated. The problem is that often, a loose tie rod end may not produce any symptoms.
Where are the tie rod ends on a car?
Locate the outer tie rod end. When you remove the wheel, you will be able to see the steering knuckle. There will be a shaft going through this knuckle with a castle nut on the bottom and a round head on top. This is the outer tie rod. Locate the inner tie rod end. Cars often have an inner tie rod end as well.
How do you loosen the outer tie rod?
Follow the outer tie rod end underneath the car until it meets the inner tie rod end. Use a wrench to loosen pinch nut. This nut holds the outer tie rod end in place and prevents it from moving along the spindle of the inner tie rod end. Loosening it will allow you to twist the outer tie rod end.
Which is better inner tie rod or outer tie rod?
Since the outer tie rod gets a lot of workout, but the inner tie rod does not, wouldn’t the inner tie rod last much much longer than the outer tie rod? If so, why not change only the outer tie rod and work on the inner later when it goes bad.