is there a DIY for tie rod ends?

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Old 10-21-2008, 09:55 PM
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is there a DIY for tie rod ends?

I need to change the right tie rod end ,are the oem acura ones better than the ones you'll get form an autoparts store? Is it easy to replace?
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search is your friend- you have been here long enough to know that~
aftermarket ends are better- Moog is a popular brand- the might even be canadian
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I searched for a DIY and didn't find one.If i'm changing the right tie rod,should I also change the left?
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examine the parts for wear- measure the length of the current tie rod end space- set the new one close to that- and drive to alignment shop immedialty

need a pickle fork or tie rod end seperator tool and a big hammer

frankly- I would let the alignment shop do this job, and I have a skills~
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^^^^agreed. If you haven't done this before there is a 1000% chance you will need an alignment anyways...and if the tie-rod end is really bad...good luck getting the castle nut off. I had to use an angle grinder to cut mine off.
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