Almost done alternator... tierod problem

[BRad_Z]

Hey guys,

I just replaced my alternator (what a f*ckin chore). Anyways, I'm all back together except one thing. I'm trying to reconnect the steering (tierod i guess?), but when I turn the nut the entire joint spins with it. I can't get more than a few threads on when this happens.

What's the trick??

[BrApple]

look at the bottom of the tie rod end and you will see that you can use an allen wrench to keep it from spinning while you tighten the nut

[BRad_Z]

thank you.

[Ray]

If your tie-rod end spun, your alignment has been changed.

[BrApple]

If your tie-rod end spun, your alignment has been changed.



i think he is talking about the part where it bolts to the hub, not where the adjustment is made, so the alignment wouldn't have changed

[Ray]

Well, THAT will make a difference (not a difference to the alignment, but to whether or not I was right or wrong.. lol)

[BRad_Z]

i think he is talking about the part where it bolts to the hub, not where the adjustment is made, so the alignment wouldn't have changed

Yes, that is what I was talking about.

Ray: Thank you for writting the alternator replacement how-to. It was very helpful. Could not have done the repair without it. One thing I noted, was when removing the lower bolt I was able to use just a ratchet with a 13mm deep socket. No crazy extension required. That 10mm bolt was a sonofa***** though.