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so it seems theres no way to change the alt without removing the tierod. do u need an alignment afterwards? isnt the tierod used for toe? will the toe be off afterwards?
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as long as you do not adjust the tie rod you don't have to get an alignment. You can unbolt it and remove it from the hub and put it back without affecting anything
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Originally posted by hmouta:
so it seems theres no way to change the alt without removing the tierod. do u need an alignment afterwards? ..
No.
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Originally posted by Ray:
As long as you don't turn the tie-rod itself, your specs should remain the same, assuming that the part you replace is spec'd the same (same EXACT dimensions, etc...) In theory, the specs would be the same for every manufactured part, but variances do occur...
Ray
If you do turn it to remove it, then, chalk it up at that end (or tape it) before removing it, and count the number of turns to remove it so that you can turn it back in the correct number of turns.
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simply sliding the tie-rod end out of the hole will not adjust your specs.
Turning the end would adjust the overall length of the rod and throw them off.
You don't need to turn it to remove it. If you should HAPPEN to turn it, tape/chalk whichever thread its at beforehand, and also count how many full turns of the end you made. Then replace it at the same count, to ensure the same spec.
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Originally posted by Ray:
simply sliding the tie-rod end out of the hole will not adjust your specs.
Turning the end would adjust the overall length of the rod and throw them off.
You don't need to turn it to remove it. If you should HAPPEN to turn it, tape/chalk whichever thread its at beforehand, and also count how many full turns of the end you made. Then replace it at the same count, to ensure the same spec.
Ray
ok good tip.
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when iw as having my wheel bearings replaced, the dealer i had do the work also broke my tie-rod. when i picked up the car my alignment was off and i had to bring it back and have them redo it. that dealer was colony ford in meriden ct
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Just some friendly advice, If you have expensive tires, any time you remove anything on the frontend, spend the 65.00 and have it realigned. It's cheaper than new tires
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Front end alignment should be $40-$45.
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FIRESTONE $100-$120 LIFETIME ALIGNMENT...TAKE THE DANG CAR BACK ONCE A WEEK IF YOU WANT!!!!!
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