So, i need to replace my inner tie rods. I would like pictures that show exactly how to do it. It is very easy for u to take pics and show me, and then it will be very easy for me.

I can not start taking my suspension apart without exactly knowing how to do it. That would just be stupid.

What tools will i need to finish the job safely. I do not plan on buying $100 tools for a $17 tie rod.

Any other tips are very appreciateed.

 

Well your going to need an alignment at the end. So see how much they can quote you on it.

Btw, inner tie rod is easy to change.

 

https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=490117

very easy.. with a splitter it's even easier

 

It helps to have an inner tie rod tool. It's actually pretty difficult wothout one, because the porting of the tie rod that must be grabbed in order to unscrew it is a sphere. You will also need to have tie rod boot clamp pliers and you will need a new clamp.

Remember to count the number of turns it takes to remove the outer tie rod so that the alignment isnt too far off.


Just unbolt the outer tie rod from the steering knuckle. Hit the side of the knuckle with a decent sized hammer in order to pop the tie rod out. (DO NOT HIT THE THREADS ON THE TIE ROD) Loosen the jam nut, pull the tie rod out of the knuckle. The unscrew the tie rod and remember to count the number of turns it takes to remove the outer tie rod so that the alignment isnt too far off. Then remove the boot that is covering the inner tie rod. Place an inner tie rod tool on the tie rod, attatch a 1/2 inch ratchet and unscrew it. Reverse the process for installation.

If you have never done this before and do not have the right tools you will end up either buying the tools half way through the job, breaking something, or towing you car to the dealership with a box of parts. I see that latter of the thre quite a bit at work. I charge extra for it.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ek_chris &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=490117

very easy.. with a splitter it's even easier</TD></TR></TABLE>


That's the tie rod end. The tie rod is the shaft protruding from the steering rack that the end threads on to.

 

Also, what would be the reason that my car sticks sometimes when turning hard.

 

bump, that link wasnt for inner tie rods

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JDM-97CX &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">That's the tie rod end. The tie rod is the shaft protruding from the steering rack that the end threads on to.</TD></TR></TABLE>holy **** your still on H-T?!? i thought they'd of banned you by now

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by drumminforev &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Also, what would be the reason that my car sticks sometimes when turning hard.</TD></TR></TABLE>


"Sticks" ugh... elaborate please!


If it's what I'm thinking it is... Check the tension on your power steering belt. Or if it's worn.

 

What is there to elaborate on. it STICKS. It doesnt rebound as it should. I have to manually counter steer so i dont oversteer into the curb.

There is no power steering in my car. It only sticks when turning to the right. Only sometimes also.


What would be the reason for my tire to have lateral play. As in i can move in a few mm left and right when my car is jacked. Is that TIE RODS or TIE ROD ENDS or BOTH