Very nice video...wow...Thank you so much...don't be shy to put your own personality I am sure we will love it just as much as your GREAT VIDEO....THANK YOU..
What is the exact measurement of the nut you used? I imagine it is the same measurement for a 91 accord, I want to replace the parts to my car and I want to buy the exact measurement of the nut
I tried two different special tools neither one worked the car we have doesnt have a nut behind the circular part on the inner tie rod. Looks like theres just a washer with two flat parts on it. I can't get anything to fit on it. Bought a crows foot that didnt work either
I just did my car 90 Accord an I have it also I just used a flat head to lift the washer up then just used pliers to loosen it up it was hard but did it
I tried three of the chain autoparts stores for a loaner inner tie rod end removal tool in my Texas city. They all looked like the one used in the video but lacked the 17mm adapter used on the Honda Accord. As posted earlier Harbor Freight's tool has a 17mm adpter, the only tool I've seen thus far to have that size. I didn't discover that until after I finished the job and it was much more difficult. Get the tool.
Absolutely right, Vin. There are complete sets on Amazon, but didn't have time to wait on it. I bought the set from Harbor Freight and it worked great. Thanks for watching!
it looks like it takes a while for you to get the special tool onto the inner tie rod when loosening/tightening. Is this something I may overlook easily or will it be intuitive once it fits on right?
Few tips that aren't in this video. The jam nut is a 7/8 wrench. If the jam nut is particularly stuck then you'll also need a torch. Also when you do the driver side tie rod turn the wheel all the way to the right and turn the wheel all the way to the left for the passenger side. Good luck 😎
Depending on the design of a particular year/ model of a car and which way the stud is pointed, but the solid portion of the nut fits squarely against the knuckle, with the "pronged" side away from it. Thanks for watching, Kelly!
what's the part number to the boot? Because you didn't show that either, and mine is a bugger to get onto the rack, is their a special tool for that cuz i've tried for 5hrs to put that boot on to no avail.?
Yeah, a guy emailed me a couple weeks ago about the very same thing. When I answered, he told me he already got it by hitting the threads around the nut with PB Blaster and letting it soak overnight...and smacked the wrench with a hammer. You can also heat the nut up with propane or MAP gas. Those threads are close to the road, so water, salt and chemicals are always getting on them...a sure recipe for seizing nuts and bolts!
When I do these type of things, I usually do...tie rod ends are only around $20. But if the other one is solid, and the boot is not torn, I don't think it's absolutely necessary. Thanks for watching!
Yes, it's fine. The inner tie rod is basically a rod that is pushed in and out. The outer tie rod "floats" and bushings go bad, leaving slop in the steering. Inner tie rods are usually replaced if they brake or bend, or (obviously) when the steering rack is replaced. Thanks for watching!
If you don't change a bad inner rod guaranteed your wheel will fall half way off when it breaks and depending on how fast you are going you may be in the market for another car
doesn't matter. The outer tie rod is how the car is aligned.If you are off by a turn or two, your front wheel may be pulled in and you would need to bring it to a shop to get it corrected. you need to count the number of turns when removing the outer one. The inner one goes in all the way until it stops. You then use the special tool to torque it to the correct value
What size is the special tool supposed to be? Ive tried two of the kits and only one that fits on the inside is 42 the size of the c shape thing and it slips
Yeah...anytime I replace or work on the tie rods, I only hand tighten the jam nuts...because they go right to the shop for an alignment when I'm done. I usually let the guys know what I worked on so they can check on things when they do their thing. Thanks for the comment!
Good...the universal inner tie rod tools (socket types) are OK if there is a lot of room around the inner tie rod. Unfortunately, with the majority of cars, there is not a lot of space to work with. The tube types (shown here) are the way to go. These are on the tool loan program offered by most chain automotive parts dealers.
I've watched tons of videos on this but this one hit the spot and
gave me that "oh i understand now" moment. Thank You
You save my live and time man...!!! Thank you.
Very nice video...wow...Thank you so much...don't be shy to put your own personality I am sure we will love it just as much as your GREAT VIDEO....THANK YOU..
What is the exact measurement of the nut you used? I imagine it is the same measurement for a 91 accord, I want to replace the parts to my car and I want to buy the exact measurement of the nut
Is it necessary to bend the lock washer on the inner tie rod? Some people bend it. I find it hard to bend it after installing the new one.
Great video! Felt I was watching a silent movie 🍿Haha! No need to speak, your video was spot on, thanks...
I tried two different special tools neither one worked the car we have doesnt have a nut behind the circular part on the inner tie rod. Looks like theres just a washer with two flat parts on it. I can't get anything to fit on it. Bought a crows foot that didnt work either
I just did my car 90 Accord an I have it also I just used a flat head to lift the washer up then just used pliers to loosen it up it was hard but did it
Doesnt the tool remove the washer? I borrowed 2 sets of the inner tie rod removal kit too and they were both too big. They didnt have any smaller ones
How many rotations are there when putting the outer tie rod back on a 1990 Honda civic
I tried three of the chain autoparts stores for a loaner inner tie rod end removal tool in my Texas city. They all looked like the one used in the video but lacked the 17mm adapter used on the Honda Accord. As posted earlier Harbor Freight's tool has a 17mm adpter, the only tool I've seen thus far to have that size. I didn't discover that until after I finished the job and it was much more difficult. Get the tool.
Absolutely right, Vin. There are complete sets on Amazon, but didn't have time to wait on it. I bought the set from Harbor Freight and it worked great. Thanks for watching!
would you tell me where to buy special tool. Thanks !
is there another way to unbend the lock washer besides flat head screwdriver and hammer? Been pounding away for a few hours and i barely made a dent.
Very Informative!
it looks like it takes a while for you to get the special tool onto the inner tie rod when loosening/tightening. Is this something I may overlook easily or will it be intuitive once it fits on right?
Thank you so much, learned from you and did it myself 👍👍👍
what’s that part underneath the tie rod called
Few tips that aren't in this video. The jam nut is a 7/8 wrench. If the jam nut is particularly stuck then you'll also need a torch. Also when you do the driver side tie rod turn the wheel all the way to the right and turn the wheel all the way to the left for the passenger side. Good luck 😎
Thanks for the additional info...it will further help someone in getting their car fixed. Thanks for watching!
19mm....its an import.
Is this the same on a 95?
When putting the outer tie rod on. I've seen videos where the castle nut is either facing up or down. Which way is corrext?
Depending on the design of a particular year/ model of a car and which way the stud is pointed, but the solid portion of the nut fits squarely against the knuckle, with the "pronged" side away from it. Thanks for watching, Kelly!
excellent job on the video!
Thanks...hope it helped you get the job done!
what's the part number to the boot? Because you didn't show that either, and mine is a bugger to get onto the rack, is their a special tool for that cuz i've tried for 5hrs to put that boot on to no avail.?
Did you turn your steering wheel to the side your working on to make it easy?
Show me how you put the boot on that's the hardest part
I could not get the jam nut to loosen on my outer rie rod any help??
Yeah, a guy emailed me a couple weeks ago about the very same thing. When I answered, he told me he already got it by hitting the threads around the nut with PB Blaster and letting it soak overnight...and smacked the wrench with a hammer. You can also heat the nut up with propane or MAP gas. Those threads are close to the road, so water, salt and chemicals are always getting on them...a sure recipe for seizing nuts and bolts!
What impact Wrench is that?
whats that tool called that you used to take out the inner tie rod? ive only seen the socket ones but i need the one you used.
Kellie Lawson I found that one at Harbor Freight the item number is 69619
When you do one side is it necessary to change the other
When I do these type of things, I usually do...tie rod ends are only around $20. But if the other one is solid, and the boot is not torn, I don't think it's absolutely necessary. Thanks for watching!
is it ok not to change the inner tie rod?
Yes, it's fine. The inner tie rod is basically a rod that is pushed in and out. The outer tie rod "floats" and bushings go bad, leaving slop in the steering. Inner tie rods are usually replaced if they brake or bend, or (obviously) when the steering rack is replaced. Thanks for watching!
Is there supposed to be play on inner tierod or is that normal?
If you don't change a bad inner rod guaranteed your wheel will fall half way off when it breaks and depending on how fast you are going you may be in the market for another car
How many times did you turned the inner tie rod when putting back in?
doesn't matter. The outer tie rod is how the car is aligned.If you are off by a turn or two, your front wheel may be pulled in and you would need to bring it to a shop to get it corrected. you need to count the number of turns when removing the outer one. The inner one goes in all the way until it stops. You then use the special tool to torque it to the correct value
Is there any substitute for the tie rod tool?
For the inner tie rod, this tool is the best. You can borrow it from most any big box auto parts store. Thanks for watching!
I heard u can use a crow foot
What size is the special tool supposed to be? Ive tried two of the kits and only one that fits on the inside is 42 the size of the c shape thing and it slips
only hand tighten the jam nut?
Yeah...anytime I replace or work on the tie rods, I only hand tighten the jam nuts...because they go right to the shop for an alignment when I'm done. I usually let the guys know what I worked on so they can check on things when they do their thing. Thanks for the comment!
The jam nut needs to be tightened by a wrench. This is what keeps your front ends aligned when the adjustment is made
i did not see you lock the lock washer.
Ta Trung that's because he didn't, i noticed that as well
nvm i found it
Good...the universal inner tie rod tools (socket types) are OK if there is a lot of room around the inner tie rod. Unfortunately, with the majority of cars, there is not a lot of space to work with. The tube types (shown here) are the way to go. These are on the tool loan program offered by most chain automotive parts dealers.