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How should i go about do this job VDP 96 tie rod ends

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Old Jan 8, 2014 | 03:02 PM
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Default How should i go about do this job VDP 96 tie rod ends

so i just

disconnect the neg battery terminal
loosen Locking nut to tie rod end but do not move it really since
new tie rod need to set in same spot as old?
take nut off the tie rod end press the tie rod end out

screw new one up to locking nut and lock the nut onto the old spot
then place the tie rod back into suspension and tighten the nut on top?

this seem pretty easy and straight forward


i will make a pic tutorial asap once i do this.
i already have parts just need any tips/ pointers
 
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Old Jan 8, 2014 | 04:19 PM
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Originally Posted by vandenplas408
so i just

disconnect the neg battery terminal
loosen Locking nut to tie rod end but do not move it really since
new tie rod need to set in same spot as old?
take nut off the tie rod end press the tie rod end out

screw new one up to locking nut and lock the nut onto the old spot
then place the tie rod back into suspension and tighten the nut on top?

this seem pretty easy and straight forward


i will make a pic tutorial asap once i do this.
i already have parts just need any tips/ pointers
Yes you just back off the rod nut then I like to mark the point where the nut met the tie rod end. Then you loosen the top nut of the tie rod end but do not remove it. Using a ball joint tool or a hammer get the ball to break with the joint then remove the top nut completely.

Then unwind the tie rod end from the tie rod. To be safe I like to count the number of turns. Then screw on your new tie rod end, it should be the same number of turns that take it up to your mark. Then fit the end into the knuckle and tighten the top nut and the tie rod end locking nut. Done.
 
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