civicdelsol33

Ok so when Im adjusting my toe by turning the inner tie rod, the boot on the steering gear is getting all twisted up. Do I have to take of the boot? WHy Would it get all twisted up? Can put up pics if needed.

t0p_sh0tta

Adjusting the INNER tie rod? You are supposed to adjust the outer.

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1 - loosen the nut and outer tie rod.
2 - hold the outer tie rod end stationary and spin the shaft that connects the tie rod end to the rack until you're within spec.
3 - retighten the nut and you're done.

civicdelsol33

Yea but when I twist the shaft that connects the outer tie rod to the steering rack, the boot gets all twisted up. I cant understand y this boot is getting twisted. Any1?

ke98248

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civicdelsol33

Well I test drove it and it seems like I had the alignment perfect anyways. I mean the wheel is straight and if I let go it doesnt veer either way. I mean the chance of this is like getting struck by lightning. Is this possible? Or am I overconfident and I probably still need an alignment? I mean before I rebuilt my suspension and steering I was holding the wheel like 3/4 of rotation to keep it straight. Now i got it dead center and it veers neither way. Was I blessed by the alignment gods or what?