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SlidewayzS14 · 09-01-2007, 02:20 PM

I just changed my inner tie rod and i bolted everything back together, however there is a bit of play in the tie rod. I'm pretty sure this is just because they are ball joints and my other side does it, however, i just wanna make sure before i start driving and end up breaking something i dont have the money to fix?

cdlong · 09-01-2007, 04:18 PM

ball joints shouldn't move. there will be just a little play in the rack though.

aznrib · 09-01-2007, 04:21 PM

Did you change your outer tie rod while you were at it?

Sir · 09-01-2007, 10:15 PM

check FSM on how you test ball joints for play.
Than see if its in spec.

09-01-2007, 02:20 PM	#1
SlidewayzS14 Leaky Injector Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Kelowna, British Columbia Posts: 52 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Play in tie rod? I just changed my inner tie rod and i bolted everything back together, however there is a bit of play in the tie rod. I'm pretty sure this is just because they are ball joints and my other side does it, however, i just wanna make sure before i start driving and end up breaking something i dont have the money to fix?

09-01-2007, 04:18 PM	#2
cdlong Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Colorado Springs Age: 44 Posts: 1,865 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: cdlong Feedback Score: 0 reviews	ball joints shouldn't move. there will be just a little play in the rack though. __________________

09-01-2007, 04:21 PM	#3
aznrib Zilvia Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Edison Posts: 248 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Did you change your outer tie rod while you were at it?