Checking/Inspecting Tie Rod Ends
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Burning Brakes
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Checking/Inspecting Tie Rod Ends
I just replaced the rear half shaft u-joints and now I was thinking of geting things realligned. With 16yrs and 72K miles I was wondering about the tie rod ends.
How can I check that they are still good?
Visual inspection they appear fine, what to look for?
This is better to do now then get everything aligned, Right?
Would this "tighten" up the feel and handling if they are suspect?
How can I check that they are still good?
Visual inspection they appear fine, what to look for?
This is better to do now then get everything aligned, Right?
Would this "tighten" up the feel and handling if they are suspect?
Le Mans Master
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St. Jude Donor '05-'06
Originally Posted by Dolfan
I just replaced the rear half shaft u-joints and now I was thinking of geting things realligned. With 16yrs and 72K miles I was wondering about the tie rod ends.
How can I check that they are still good?
Visual inspection they appear fine, what to look for?
This is better to do now then get everything aligned, Right?
Would this "tighten" up the feel and handling if they are suspect?
How can I check that they are still good?
Visual inspection they appear fine, what to look for?
This is better to do now then get everything aligned, Right?
Would this "tighten" up the feel and handling if they are suspect?
Put yor hands at 6 and 12 o'clock and pull back and forth if there is a lot of play you ball joints need looking at.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Atlanta Ga
That makes sense to check them at 9 and 3 o'clock. Not sure when they hold up over time. Just thought it migt be good to update thee parts and get the whole deal aligned and set for a while.
