[pjw73nh]

Thanks for the replies.

Ok I've been forced into doing the tie rod ends now instead of waiting. I have to buy tires soon. Belts have come through and I need to get an alignment too.

As mentioned earlier, I am only doing the (outer) tie rod ends as a precaution. Only one has a very (almost imperceptible) amount of play in it. I want to do both of them before I pay to have the front end aligned. Should I do the inners too?

DewayneP mentions that the outer ones are easy. Good.

I have looked at the shop manual and have some questions.


A few questions:

1. Do the inner ones wear like the outers? How can I tell if they should be done.
2. Should I Just do the inner ones at the same time?
3. If I have to do the inners, I have to remove the boot from the rack and pinion.
4. The book only details boot removal with the rack & assemble OFF of the car. Is this necessary? Can I do it with the rack ON the car?

5. The rest of the inner tie rod replacement looks pretty straightforward.

Did I miss anything? Any thoughts, comments, suggestions?

Thanks.

p.../NH