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Replacing Tie Rod Ends Replacment question
I'm going to replace the tie rod ends myself and possibly the balljoints.
I've done it on a ford but I've never done it on a Saturn. Is there anything to watch out for? |
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You may need a torch to get the old outer tie rod ends off. Wasn't easy
each time I've done it. And no matter how good I think I've eyballed it or counted the threads/turns, I still end up needing an alignment afterwards. If you're talking about the S-Series, the lower ball joints are a part of the lower control arms. You have to replace entire control arm. The upper strut mounts actually act as the upper ball joints. To replace those, you'll need a spring compressor and an alignment afterwards. It's not common when they go bad, so most people wait to have them replaced until they replace their struts. Lane [ lane (at) evilplastic.com ] --- Visit my Saturn Car Audio and Performance Page at http://www.evilplastic.com "rodod" > wrote in message lkaboutautos.com... > I'm going to replace the tie rod ends myself and possibly the balljoints. > I've done it on a ford but I've never done it on a Saturn. > Is there anything to watch out for? > > |
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Hope you live in an area that doesn't get a lot of road salt or
corrosion. Getting my control arms off was the hardest auto job I've ever attempted myself. Might have helped to have the car up on a lift and had some air tools handy too. Ended up cutting them out the hard way per a suggestion from a previous ng post. Wish you a lot of luck. rodod wrote: > I'm going to replace the tie rod ends myself and possibly the balljoints. > I've done it on a ford but I've never done it on a Saturn. > Is there anything to watch out for? > > |
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You shouldnt count threads but rather take a good measurement. (from
center point of tie rod socket to some point of the linkage.) Instead of a torch one might try PB penetrating catalyst. (WD-40 sucks.) Also turn and look your steering wheel so the tie rod is sticking out for easier access. In article >, says... > > You may need a torch to get the old outer tie rod ends off. Wasn't easy > each time I've done it. And no matter how good I think I've eyballed it or > counted the threads/turns, I still end up needing an alignment afterwards. > > In article <9f8c22bb4a9881d80dc5283ae2f5b0b9 @localhost.talkaboutautos.com>, says... > I'm going to replace the tie rod ends myself and possibly the balljoints. > I've done it on a ford but I've never done it on a Saturn. > Is there anything to watch out for? |
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Thanks everyone for the prompt replies.
I live in Ottawa Canada where there's alot of salt put on the roads which can cause alot of corrosion. Fortunately though I have access to the tools suggested to loosen the tie rod ends. Should be interesting. |
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