Yea I wanna replace the inner tie rod on my 94 integra ls.. But my concern is do I really need the inner tierod tool or a regular open ended wrench will do? If so what size wrench?

Also there's a metal tab what's that for and why do I gotta bend it.. And how do I bend it..thanks sorry for the newbie questions

 

i'm a big fan of the right tool for the job, but its not needed just be careful. the factory likes to put thread locker on them so it can give you a rough time. just bend the metal tab out far enough so that the nut can spin clear of it. use a flat head screw driver and work it back. do your best with marking thread position so that when everything goes back together you can at least make it to the allignment shop. good luck

 

Ok anyone have a diy link?


Also what is that metal piece for I don't get the purpose.. So opens the tab up so it can go around the nut?

 

the metal tabs are for security so the nut doesn't back itself off.. i haven't seen any diy threads on this but i really haven't looked too hard.