New to cars I have a 1993 Honda civic sedan eg . wondering how to change my tire rod end?
Please Help thanks

 

Do you mean tie rod?

If you do a Google search, there's a very good chance you'll find a service manual to download.

 

<p>Secure on jack stands, remove wheel, loosen set nut on tie rod end,&nbsp;use pickle forks to pop tie rod end out of knuckle, remove tie rod end. &nbsp;Install is reverse of removal. &nbsp;Make sure you get the car aligned immediately afterwards!</p>

 

Ya, I should post up my tire wear pics on the rack before my alignment. They were, well.......they were quite worn down hahaha

 

It's also a good idea to count each rotation of the old tie rods as you take it apart. When you install the new tie rods try and match that count; that way you'll at least ne able to drive your car to the shop to get your alignment, Unless you plan on just towing the car there.


It's also a good idea to inspect your inner tie rods at this point considering these cars are getting old. This is commonly put off until they fail and start making noises.

 

<p></p><p>Except tie rod ends aren't all made the same by all companies, so counting the rotations isn't reliable. &nbsp;If anything, you can mark the old one with chalk before removing it, then measure from the end of the tie rod end to the chalk, and use that measurement. &nbsp;It'll be much more accurate than counting spins, but still doesn't negate the necessity of having an alignment done afterwards.</p>

 

True to not all tie rods being the same. Although, I'd suggest spend the extra dough on quality OE Honda parts anyways; you'll save money in the long run. In fact, the last time I priced a set of tie rods, Majestic's price was darn near the same as autozones parts.


Just food for thought OP...

 

Thanks everyone will be replacing soon

 

Also, since I'm drunk (**** you it's my birthday Saturday), and apparently missed it the first time around.

TIE ROD END. Not "tire rod end." It's not a tire rod. It's a tie rod.

 

Each outer tie rod: Left (driver) and Right (passenger) have specific bends in their forging. Each side should have a stamp on them L (left) and R (right) but, also match the new outer tie rod end to the old one to make sure. The first time I changed outer tie rods the parts store gave me the correctly labeled box but, the wrong part (side) was in it.

There is an inner and outer tie rod for both the passenger and driver side. Google search or watch videos on how to inspect and change out both.

 

i always say. when i doubt. youtube it. lol!