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Old 11-18-03, 01:58 AM
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what is involved in changing a tie rod...?
I had a mishap w/ my car, and one of the tie rods snapped, and since, i haven't been under my car (i'm at school rite now) and i was just wondering what is involved in replacing a tie rod....

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Old 11-18-03, 02:55 AM
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Remove the one end from the steering knuckle. Then take off the boot from the rack and take off the other end. Put it back together and get your car alligned.
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solid, doesn't sound too bad, i'll have to get under my car and check it out this weekend

dont nee any special tools or anything, do i?
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Old 11-19-03, 08:13 PM
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Nope, it's pretty straight-forward
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how do you get that stupid pin out? I tried replacing my tie rod, I could not get the )(*&#$)(*&$# thing off...
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was this mishap drifting related?
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