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Tie Rod Tools

posted by  someone claiming to be BenE on  Sun Mar 18 13:59 CST 2007 [RELATED]

I'm going to change the tie rod ends, inner and outer, on my 1998 S70 turbo. Looks pretty straightforward. Do I need any special tools?








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    Tie Rod Tools

    posted by  nictalope on  Sun Mar 18 14:38 CST 2007
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    What I use is:
    -sawzall blade (long) to cut the zip tie holding the bot at the rack end
    -pipe wrench to unthread the inner rod
    -measuring tape (to measure the length from end of outer rod to rack end (to keep the toe OK)
    -ball joint remover ( I use the front end loaner kit from Checker all the time), in case yuors dos not come off just after unthreading
    -wrenches 18mm or 19mm, depending on the brand of the outer rod i have found different sizes
    -3/4" wrench for the nut between inner and outer
    -torque wrench...

    I am to the point where I change each side on 1/2 hour or less...
    it's a fun job.
    Dan
    --
    1966 122S Wagon- so far, 1800ES Rear Axle and Front Discs, Overload Springs, Wilwood Double Res MC, upcoming-rebuilt engine, DCOE's or Mikunis, electric fan








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      Tie Rod Tools

      posted by  someone claiming to be BenE on  Tue Mar 20 11:09 CST 2007 [RELATED]

      Cool, thanks. Do I need to worry about damaging the rack at all while unthreading the inner one?
      Any worries about setting the airbag off or anything?
      Thanks







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