Inner Tie-Rod End
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Inner Tie-Rod End
Hey guys, does anyone know of a solid spot to figure out how to replace your inner tie-rod end? I have a '99 Civic EX.
I am looking at the Honda Service Manual, but they want you to remove the entire steering rack to do just your inner tie-rod.
The step I am specifically confused about is where Honda wants you to indent the lock washer (the washer between the rack and the tie-rod) once you have everything tightened. This seems like it would be pretty difficult to do with everything still attached to the car.
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I am looking at the Honda Service Manual, but they want you to remove the entire steering rack to do just your inner tie-rod.
The step I am specifically confused about is where Honda wants you to indent the lock washer (the washer between the rack and the tie-rod) once you have everything tightened. This seems like it would be pretty difficult to do with everything still attached to the car.
Thanks
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Re: Inner Tie-Rod End
This seems like it would be pretty difficult to do with everything still attached to the car.
If you have enough of the right tools you may be able to use alternative methods, but then you must come up with your own procedures.....still using the service manual to see the end goals you need to reach.
1)You'd need an 'inner tie rod tool' (google it), check if your local DangerZone has one for rent
2)a way to remove and install (and maybe crimp depending on design) the rack boot clamps without damage
3)a way to handle the lock washer as you described
4)wheel alignment
