Replacing Semi Truck Tie Rod ends
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 20 ส.ค. 2024
- The tie rod ends on my 89 WhiteGMC, affectionately known as The Bird, were worn and unsafe. I replaced them with new ends that i bought from the Volvo truck dealership. Replacing tie rod ends on many vehicles will follow the same process as I do here. After the ends are replaced the vehicle should have an alignment performed.
Thank you. I have to do mine on a 00 FLD120. I really would rather you talked through the process than had that music.
My bleeding ears agree
Agree
You can purchase the whole bar and tie rods for little extra, well worth the time, yours or mechanic, plus you have a nice looking tie rod bar instead of a rusted one.
or he can save some money and use it for fuel for his truck
I was taught to count the threads showing instead of the number of turns. Either way works though.
Very helpful video, Thanks!!
Great job!!!
Wow! you made that look easy
I failed at about the part with the fork to separate from knuckle 🥺 it was going smoothly
Just did my 379. I went to Pete to buy 2 tie rod ends. Walked out with a whole brand new cross tube assembly with tie rod ends for litterally same price. No fussin around with trying to remove and replace old ones in the old rusty cross tube. Surprised your parts guy didn’t tell you that
I’m gonna replace mine on a KW do I need to have it raised up or can I do it while it’s on the ground. I just purchased the whole set so the only difficult thing would be getting them off and the whole assembly just goes back on right?
Same with My Columbia. I was going to buy the whole assembly but they didn't have it, so I just bought the tie rod ends. I asked for a quote on the cross tube and it was cheaper to buy them separately. Of course they didn't have the cross tube either, so I found it at MP Parts for $100 cheaper.
Good video working like a pro
Now feel better doing my Volvo car
Great vid
sure made it look easy. i feel like i can do it lol
Hey thanks
I’ve replace my entire “tierod” assembly as of 9/7/22. Fixed some of the issue I was having with shaking. But I’m still hearing/feeling knocking coming from the front end. What else could it be if you don’t mind brain storming with me.? I’m thinking leaf spring bushing or maybe kingpins? I did get an alignment but the right side has just a little bit of play but not too bad! Thanks in advance!
Have your kingpins checked.
I’m thinking leaf Springs. Did you get the problem fixed?
2nd the king pins
I haven’t yet. I had to put it in the shop for a new turbo. But I’ll definitely keep you guys posted. I appreciate the help!
Are bad tie rod ends what cause the clunk/knock when turning. I just replaced my drag link, which was loose, but still hear the noises when turning.
I would think it would be coming from worn spring bushings. Keeping them good and greased up should help lessen the clunking, but they will more than likely need to be replaced to eliminate it all together
@roscopsoultrain5875 That was my next guess, but the much more expensive repair, lol.
No alignment needs?
What size socket u use
That separated way to easy
Did he say $35?.... they're 85 for a Peterbilt
Yeah but you have to deal with the ridicule of driving a Volvo so it evens out
Buy the whole cross tube assembly complete from Pete it’s same price as buying to individual ends.
@Tola Trucking I have a Pete and a Freightliner. I just bought the Freightliner and can't believe how much cheaper parts are.
Well oil feel better doing my Volvo car
It is important to grease the Rods tread before take them in