Two Questions, need help! Please
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Two Questions, need help! Please
Question 1... I'm about to replace my outer tie rods on 1997 accord. After loosening the top nut that crap wouldnt come out. Can i just hammer it out since I will replacing it with brand new tie rods. Also, will I need an aliignment after the tie rod job.
Question 2... I stripped the screw on the rotor while i was doing my tune up. That screw was so soft that it just twisted on the first turn. How can I remove that screw safely without damaging anything. Also I'll need a new screw. Where can i get it besides the dealer. THanks.
Question 2... I stripped the screw on the rotor while i was doing my tune up. That screw was so soft that it just twisted on the first turn. How can I remove that screw safely without damaging anything. Also I'll need a new screw. Where can i get it besides the dealer. THanks.
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Re: Two Questions, need help! Please (ZexyAccord)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ZexyAccord »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Question 1... I'm about to replace my outer tie rods on 1997 accord. After loosening the top nut that crap wouldnt come out. Can i just hammer it out since I will replacing it with brand new tie rods. Also, will I need an aliignment after the tie rod job.
Question 2... I stripped the screw on the rotor while i was doing my tune up. That screw was so soft that it just twisted on the first turn. How can I remove that screw safely without damaging anything. Also I'll need a new screw. Where can i get it besides the dealer. THanks.</TD></TR></TABLE>
1. you will have to tap it out with a mallot/hammer or you can use a pry bar to separate it
2. use flat head screwdriver small enough to insert into the screw head tap it in with a happer and then unscrew it. or use a pair of pliars to grip the scew head and turn it.
Question 2... I stripped the screw on the rotor while i was doing my tune up. That screw was so soft that it just twisted on the first turn. How can I remove that screw safely without damaging anything. Also I'll need a new screw. Where can i get it besides the dealer. THanks.</TD></TR></TABLE>
1. you will have to tap it out with a mallot/hammer or you can use a pry bar to separate it
2. use flat head screwdriver small enough to insert into the screw head tap it in with a happer and then unscrew it. or use a pair of pliars to grip the scew head and turn it.
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1) There is a 'specialty tool' for ball joints that you NEED. Looks like a pitch fork .. then you wack it w. a hammer and it seperates the joint. Yes you will need an alignment.
2) I donno what screw your talking about b/c you dont need to remove screws to change rotors on 94-97 accord. But most likely youll just want to drill out the head of the screw and it should come right out.
2) I donno what screw your talking about b/c you dont need to remove screws to change rotors on 94-97 accord. But most likely youll just want to drill out the head of the screw and it should come right out.
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Re: (TOP END MS)
i was refering to the screw on the ignition rotor. You know the one underneath the cap... :-) Anyway, Tapping on it, and making a new groove, wouldnt it bend the rod it sits on? Then i'll be completely fukced. I think I'm going to try the pliers. OR CAN I DRILL IT OUT?
About the tie rods... You guys are 100% positive i'll need an allighnment after replacement.
About the tie rods... You guys are 100% positive i'll need an allighnment after replacement.
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Ahhh more problems.... I ordered some polytherane bushings to go with my new tie rods. But i noticed something that i didnt like. These Urethane bushings do not have that little slice for the tie wire to go thru. I hope you know what I am talking about. If you look at the OEM tie rod rubber bushing, you will see that it is closely tightened at the bottom with a little wire piece. Well, energy suspension urethane crap doesnt have it, and therefore when I sqeeze is it on the tie rod it doesnt seal properly and leaks grease. Any suggestions what I should do. Stay OEM with that original wire, or slap the Urethane cap and make a DIY slice for the wire?
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