sup. im going to install my inner tie rods soon on my 96 accord because the ball joints are gone. just wondering if there are any pointers or tips when installing them? any special tools i may need? i wont be using any air tools btw.

thanks.

 

Do you have a copy of the service manual? The only thing I can think of is the tie-rod ball joint removal tool. But since you have done your ball joints before, I assume that you already have the tool or are going to use a hammer or pitman puller.

 

The inner tie rods are a bit hard you will have to take the boot off so you will need the boot clamp tool to re install the clamps. After that their is a washer that is folded over the inner tie rod flat spots. Bend them back and you will need a bit adjustable wrench that will fit on the flat spots. From their you have to re fold the washer you just need a hammer and a big flat punch.

It is alway smart to re alight because you will re use or use a new outer tie rod end and this will mess up the front toe.

 

1. do you have a picture of what the boot clamp looks like?

2. is an adjustable wrench a-must? ill be buying them soon anyways. what size do i need? also do i need a flare wrench for the job?

thanks.

 

You may not need a boot clamp tool. I just use an adjustable wrench.

 

2nd part, im tripping. i thought you meant a ratcheting wrench. why adjustable wrench again? the biggest bolt size under there is about 19mm-ish??

 

all rite i got it if you come back.

 

Fuse: thanks man; there should be more dudes like you.

 

Ok outer tie rod, you are replacing so i just hit hear with a hammer and it will pop down. Now if you wanted to re use the tie rod this is not a good idea it mashes the threads all up. So if you ever want to re use the old tie rod use the ball joint tool.

Have fun