Re: IML: Tie-Rod Ends

["Frederick Joslin" <fljoslin@xxxxxxxx>]

I would like to add that you should probably change the sleves as well. If you do that you can remove the complete tie rod (ends and sleve) as a unit from the car and set the new ones up to a very similar length next to the old ones.

You will still need a front end alignment, but it will be very close so that you will not have to drive to the alignment shop with a way out front end.

 

I have a special tool purchased probably from JC Whitnety which has a "pickle fork" part which goes under the tie rod end and a pivoting part which pushes down on the threaded part of the rod end. There is a bolt which brings the two pieces together. Tighten the bolt and the rod end pops out.

 

I agree about not wanting to hammer too much. However, the rods ends may come out easily. I would try a good smack with a regular hammer on to the loosened nut of the rod end before you do much else. Apply a good penetrating oil first and let sit. One or two good smacks with a regular hammer will not damage anything and may be all that you need.   

Good luck.

----- Original Message -----
From: randalpark@xxxxxxx
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Subject: Re: IML: Tie-Rod Ends
Date: Thu, 28 Sep 2006 08:52:48 -0400

There are special tools used to remove the tie rod ends. The cheap and old fashion way is a pickle fork which wedges in between the two parts to separate the tie rod end from the control arm. This involves banging with a hammer and is not prefered. There is also a little "press" type tool that acts somewhat like a hub puller, or a battery cable puller, which will gently push out the tie rod end by applying pressure to a threaded stud with a wrench. Installing is easy, but you need to count the number of turns to "unscrew" the threaded end of the old tie rod to approximate its position so that the new one is close. Yes, you do need to have the alignment redone after the procedure. My front end shop changes the tie rod ends for me (I supply them) for little expense, and does the alignment.

 

Paul W.   

 

 
-----Original Message-----
From: dansgarage@xxxxxxxxxxxx
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Cc: dickb@xxxxxxxxx
Sent: Wed, 27 Sep 2006 10:21 PM
Subject: RE: IML: Tie-Rod Ends

Hi Dick...since you have probably done this yourself many times, I thought I 
would ask you how big a job it is to change the Tie-Rod End (Inner and Outers) 
on my '66 LeBaron or convertible? I beieve that the car needs to be alligned 
afterwards but is it really abig project?...do I need special tools?
Dan Melnik



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