HELP! tierod replacement

DuskShatters · #1 (**permalink**) 03-01-2005, 07:53 PM

ok im stuck. i cant fit my wrench in to loosen the end of the tierod because i think this gold plate is in my way. i got pictures. please help.

reavisM3 · #2 (**permalink**) 03-01-2005, 08:19 PM

That gold plate is a lock to keep the tie rod from backing off. Just bend it out of the way and use a real skinny wrench or a set of big channel locks(adjustable pliers) to break the tie rod loose. Yes, you should replace the lock but some people reuse them. Make sure to get a four wheel alignment after the repair.

kinghawk · #3 (**permalink**) 03-01-2005, 09:04 PM

The hell happen to your tie rod? That happen from your accident?

DuskShatters · #4 (**permalink**) 03-01-2005, 10:03 PM

werd when the truck fucked my car up it yanked on my wheel i gues.. im not sure how that would work but thats what happened

kinghawk · #5 (**permalink**) 03-01-2005, 10:05 PM

how far are you located from santa rosa?

DuskShatters · #6 (**permalink**) 03-01-2005, 10:49 PM

mm 1hr30 to 2hr i think.

kinghawk · #7 (**permalink**) 03-01-2005, 10:52 PM

was willing to help you out if you were closer

Irish5.7 · #8 (**permalink**) 03-02-2005, 12:41 AM

I'd personally replace that locking nut and probably the boot also, it's so cheap if you can afford the car to be down a bit longer to order them.

DuskShatters · #9 (**permalink**) 03-02-2005, 07:22 AM

haha thanks kinghawk, are you going to bimmerfest in april?

DuskShatters · #10 (**permalink**) 03-02-2005, 06:15 PM

woot i got it out thanks reavis

kinghawk · #11 (**permalink**) 03-02-2005, 06:51 PM

Got much info about bimmerfest? Would go........where is it about?

reavisM3 · #12 (**permalink**) 03-02-2005, 06:55 PM

no problem, any time

DuskShatters · #13 (**permalink**) 03-03-2005, 06:52 PM

ok i need help again. im putting the tierod back on and where it links up to the wheelside. the nut that goes on it. it keeps spinning, err the stud does so my nut isnt getting on. i tried useing a airgun its still not working

reavisM3 · #14 (**permalink**) 03-03-2005, 07:12 PM

It is a tapered fit. You have to push the ball joint at the end of the tie rod up into the hole on the steering knuckle. Use a floor jack or just try pushing/pulling up on the ball joint real hard while tightening the nut.

swoop · #15 (**permalink**) 03-03-2005, 07:37 PM

i believe revis is right.. it's an easy 2 man job.. one person pushes/pulls on it and the other one tightens, or have a bottle jack and possible a peice of wood to set it on in case your car is too far off the ground to reach. best of luck, invest in a bentley service manual though, and your shade tree skills rock!!!