drivers side tie rod loose, tried to tighten but just spins?, do i need a impact tool to tighten it? please Help.

 

Is there a screwdriver slot in the end of the stud? (Sometimes there is.) I've gotten them in by simply squeezing it together hard while I tighten the nut. Otherwise, hold it together with channel-lock pliers or something.

 

DO NOT grab it with channel locks ....Sorry bro,( ive seen this happen too many times ) but this could rip the rubber dust guard and then its time to buy a new one... but yeah you are probebly going to need a impact tool.. Q:are they after market>?? W/the grease fitings>?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by R6E6I6D &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">DO NOT grab it with channel locks ....Sorry bro,( ive seen this happen too many times ) but this could rip the rubber dust guard ...</TD></TR></TABLE>Yeah, don't mangle the rubber boot. I should have explained it better. I've used channel locks to squeeze the tie rod down to the arm of the steering knuckle, so the taper pin is pressed tightly into its socket.

 

Get someone to push down on the tie rod by the bushing, then tighten

 

does anyone know if outter tie rod ends are interchangable between integras and civics.
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Yes they are, I put Integra tierods on a Civic steering rack.