anyone have detailed instructions/diagrams/photos on how to remove a front tie rod end? thanks

 

Just tried to do mine, but couldnt get it off....took it to a shop and they did it for $20 a side.....you will also HAVE to to an alingnment.......

 

Real easy man. First remove this nut:



Nut loosened:



Then use a fork or tie rod puller to separate the ball joint. This should be really easy because if you're replacing it your ball joint is probably already bad. I found that hitting the threads of the joint from the bottom with a sledge hammer works very nicely.



Then the tie rod end just unscrews right off. Very Easy.

Pics of old vs. new tie rod end:

 

CXHatchback: thanks for the help bro, i'll be going to the salvage yard for a new one, thanks again... awesome pics/info

 

Nice instructions.

By the way: How much did that new piece run? If you don't mind saying. And is that a gen. Honda piece or aftermarket/reman.?

Thanks,
G

 

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i woulndt reccomend going to a junkyard to get a replacement tie rod...i bout mine brand new from napa for 28 bux

 

My car vibrates at speeds above 80 mph, so I went to get an alignment. The guy at the shop said my tie rods are "shot". Does this mean I need to replace the ends like this?

 

when i hard right turn my car shutters and the boot at the ball joint is split open like the picture above. Do you think the tie rod or steering axle is causing this problem? Lemme know what you think

 

geunine honda ones run ~$30 from hondaautomotiveparts.com

 

Yes folks, if you're steering is really loose, REPLACE THOSE TIE ROD ENDS!! I replaced mine and the steering was soo much tighter I was amazed. A lot less shaky at high speeds too. And really easy to do yourself.

They were oem but I bought them from someplace online for $15 each.

 

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They were oem but I bought them from someplace online for $15 each.</TD></TR></TABLE>Thanks, I'll definatly be doing this in the next couple of days.

 

stupid question:

my car sticks when turning one direction.. could it be the tie rod or do you think i need a new rack/pinion assembly?

 

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Yeah, I just looked it up. They are numbers 23 and 26 in the picture. $26.56 a piece. Heres the link:

http://www.hondaautomotivepart...R+BOX

G

 

My tie rod end has alot of play by the ball joint part. Is it possible to just replace the ball joint and keep the tie rod?
thanks

 

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the tie rod end comes as one piece. plus you wouldnt want to go through the trouble of just replacing the ball joint, cuz you'd need a hydrolic press. another thing with these tie rod ends, once you replace them youre gonna need an alignment. once you take off the tie rods, youre alignment is gonna be off, uless you can put it on exactly how it was before but that's impossible cuz every tie rod isnt made exactly like the next one. so get those alignments and save money on tires.

 

 

I just did mine along with a manual steering rack swap.

The tie rods ran me $23 a piece from Honda. No new nuts with 'em though. That was the only downer.

 

Slightly off topic, are there any companies that make aftermarket tie rods? I think i remember reading about tein tie rods or srr.

 

if you dont move the location of the locking nut then you wont have get an alignment, just crack the nut but leave it where it is on the threads, then unscrew the tie rod end, when you put the new one on it will be in the same position as the old one... autozone sells tie rods for 25$ per side, no core charge, lifetime warantee. you can do the install yourself in like a hour or two.

 

Old topic but...

is it hard tu pull off the ball joint??...

do we need the proper puller or I'll be able with somes basic tools??

 

i used ball joint separator that i rented at kragen. Its very simple to do just look at the pics should take 10-15 mins each side.

 

SWEET!! I need to do this soon!! T hanks for the write up!!

 

what about how to remove the inner tie rod?

 

How do I replace that boot?? both mine are ripped!!!

 

I believe replacing the inner tie rod requires a lot more work. Sadly, I wrecked the car before I ever got around to try replacing it.