For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly. You should upgrade or use an alternative browser. How hard is it to replace a tie rod? Thread starter expatriated Start date Dec 22, My brother-in-law has a Hyundai Entourage minivan. Among other things, it needs rotors replaced, new pads, oil change, and air filters changed.
But it also needs a new tie rod end. I feel comfortable with everything but the tie rod as I've never done one. Assuming I am moderately competent and can handle the above items, should I tackle the tie rod replacement? Also, anyone know if there is an online factory service manual available for this vehicle? No experience with this particular vehicle, but if it's anything like other vehicles, it should be easy.
Unbolt the tie rod end from the knuckle, use a remover if needed or whack it with a hammer to pop it out. Measure how far the tie rod end is screwed into the rest of the rod. You will want to get as close as possible when screwing on the new one as this will maintain the alignment specs. I would suggest you get a puller and not a fork: the puller is more slow, sure and steady where using a fork is a bit hit and miss literally and metaphorically.
Those little buggers can stick. Take the matter of the tapered tie rod end studs. It could take seconds to separate one, or it could take hours. If you plan to try it, I would suggest having a puller available - if you can find a suitable one. The cost of buying a really good, right-sized one e.
All it will cost is your time and perhaps a modest tool rental fee. Can I replace my own tie rods? Factual Questions. On preview, I agree with everything danceswithcats says. I mention this to forestall nitpicking. Thanks for the responses so far!
I forgot to mention, this is a Nissan Frontier crew cab. Oops, your model is too new, Autozone only goes back to and older. Same design as the SC. Finally, replace the nuts and pins you removed and thoroughly grease the rod ends before putting the tire back on. For more safety measures to help you avoid accidents while working on your car, read on! Did this summary help you? Yes No. Log in Social login does not work in incognito and private browsers. Please log in with your username or email to continue.
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Download Article Explore this Article parts. Tips and Warnings. Things You'll Need. Related Articles. Article Summary. Part 1. Loosen the front tires slightly. This should be done with a tire iron or impact wrench.
While on the ground the car's weight will keep the wheels from turning. This way you can safely loosen the lug nuts. Raise the front end with a floor jack. Refer to your service manual for jacking points and jack up your car. Stabilize the vehicle with jack stands and chock the rear tires. It is not safe to leave the vehicle suspended on the jack alone. Remove the wheel.
Finish taking the lug nuts off of the wheel and remove it from the wheelbase. Slide the wheel under the car. This provides an extra safety measure in case the jack stands fail. 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. Start by locating the outer tie rod end. Follow the outer tie rod end underneath the car until it meets the inner tie rod end.
Part 2. 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. By design, the outer tie rod end must be twisted off from the inner tie rod end. Move the pinch nut up to touch the outer tie rod end. This will mark the location of your outer tie rod end and you will know how far to thread on the replacement.
Do not tighten the pinch nut. If you do, you will not be able to easily turn the outer tie rod end. Remove the cotter pin. This pin will be located where the tie rod end meets the steering knuckle. Use a pair of needle nose pliers to straighten out the pin and then pull it out. Throw the cotter pin away. It should not be reused. Begin typing your search term above and press enter to search. Press ESC to cancel. Research Paper.
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