Thread: inner tie rod

how hard is it to do? how long did it take you?? some details im doin it today at like 10 am thanks .. how do i disconnect it???

GTPJOE, please be MORE mindful of where you post your questions. This has been redirected to it's proper location.

you are able to rent the special tools needed at any local parts store.

1. pull tire off
2. take outter tie rod end off
3. cut metal tie holding inner boot on.
4. take inner boot off
5. place special tool on flat spots off inner tie rod end..and turn counter clockwise..and pull out.

6. put locktite on new inner threads..before you put on.

then it is opposite of removal....takes about 30min in your driveway.

do i NEEEED the special tool?

and also sorry lee =-]

Now I wonder why it is that you cannot post in plain English like that more often? Easy to understand, easy to help out when we know what it is that you are saying.


To answer your question, yes you will need a special tool to remove the inner tie rod. Oddly enough its called an inner tie rod removal tool, go figure. You will need the one that can accommodate different sized tie rods. When I bought mine eons ago they had one specifically for GM vehicles so you may check and see if that is the case still. I paid a pretty penny for mine but it will work, as far as I know, virtually on any GM vehicle. The only time Ive used it, however, was on the Grand Prixs Ive owned.

Originally Posted by GTPJOE90

do i NEEEED the special tool?

Yes, you do. You should be able to borrow it from any auto parts store, though.

well got her done today =] didnt use any special tool?? i used a big crows foot and a wrench along with a rathet and extension. =] got her done we aligned the rear everything is good i just need to drill out my new struts do adjust the camber or caster i forgot which... anyways yes this is english... lol but yeah the new inner and outer are nice haha im going to replace my outter on the RF tomarrow then we can align her properly because its froze on there and its also shot and stock so time for a replacement haha. and get this its free!!! autozones rewards program haha i pay like 5 bucks no big deal ha.

Holy cow dude! I think thats the first post Ive seen from you that I could actually read all the way through and understand and not feel like I drug my head over a cheese grater.

I love my Autozone rewards card, Ive got a pile of cash saved up on that thing.

yup theyree great lol tomarrow morning before school im going to get the other outter tie rod n get a new 1 because i can haha.

Hmm there was a thread with all your questions in it already, i know because I posted it.

Originally Posted by UR LOSN

you are able to rent the special tools needed at any local parts store.

1. pull tire off
2. take outter tie rod end off
3. cut metal tie holding inner boot on.
4. take inner boot off
5. place special tool on flat spots off inner tie rod end..and turn counter clockwise..and pull out.

6. put locktite on new inner threads..before you put on.

then it is opposite of removal....takes about 30min in your driveway.

I'm quoting this from the GM Service Manual for W-Bodies.... (I would post the entire thing, but all the instructions are for replacement with the rack out of the car and really wouldn't help much).

Important
Threads must be clean prior to LOCTITE® application. Check LOCTITE® (or equivalent) container for expiration date. Use only enough LOCTITE® to evenly coat threads.

If male rack and female inner tie rod (1) do not apply LOCTITE®.

Ours are male rack/female inner tie rod, so GM recommends no Loctite. Although I don't think it would necessarily hurt anything.

Also, just for reference....

Tighten the inner tie rod to 100 N·m (74 lb ft).

The inner boot can be resecured with a ziptie with no problems since I found it impossible to ever get a crimping tool back in there to resecure a metal band. After calling several places to see what they do, they all said ziptie.

well i got the metal band back over it VERY VERY difficulty but got her done lmao i used side cutters to squeeze it open then pushed it on with all my force and strength lmao IT WAS A PITA!! tomarrow morning im just doin the inner tie rod beucase the stock 1 is crap and the boot is gone lol plus the new ones have grease fittings =] yeah should be simple the main reason im replacing it is cuz i cant align my car all the way cuz the adjuster is FROZEN so toamrrw we gonna free it up and replace her =] wish me luck haha

Originally Posted by GTPJOE90

wish me luck

Good luck!

thanks bro haha

oh yeah abrasive nice rims man i wish i had em............. lol