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Natty · 04-14-2006, 04:38 PM

I just had by car jacked up when doing the brakes and I was looking over the suspension. I saw one tie rod that comes out of the steering rack (with a boot) and then connects to a rod end which connects to the knuckle (I think that is what it is called).
Is this the inner or outter tie rod?
Where is the other tie rod loacted?

Also, how do you see if the rod or end link is bad or worn?

Natty · 04-14-2006, 04:44 PM

Okay, according to this write up, I was looking at the inner. Where is the outter located?

http://www.zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=27115

nrg · 04-14-2006, 04:47 PM

look at the bushings on the outter die rod where it mounts on the steering knuckle. does it look busted?

the bottom one is OEM and is busted.

*ManoNegra* · 04-14-2006, 04:53 PM

wow... rare to see someone not jumping all over a noob. Rep for you.

Natty · 04-14-2006, 05:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ManoNegra

wow... rare to see someone not jumping all over a noob. Rep for you.

I registered in 2001.
God forbid I try and get my terminology right.

Natty · 04-14-2006, 05:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nrg

look at the bushings on the outter die rod where it mounts on the steering knuckle. does it look busted?

the bottom one is OEM and is busted.

Thanks for the drawing. I thought the outter rod was called the tie rod end.
I get it now

nrg · 04-14-2006, 11:56 PM

outter, tie rod end, same crap.

*fliprayzin240sx* · 04-15-2006, 03:42 AM

If its busted with all the goo gone, change it. Jack the car and push the wheel side to side, thatll give you a sense of how bad your tie rod ends are. While your at it, push the top and bottom in and see if theres play. If there is then your wheel bearings are goin out too. There should be no play on the wheels in any direction when you jack it. If you push sides and it wiggles, then tie rods are crap. Top and bottom, wheel bearings.

04-14-2006, 04:38 PM	#1
Natty Zilvia Addict Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 944 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Inner tie rod? Outter tie rod? I just had by car jacked up when doing the brakes and I was looking over the suspension. I saw one tie rod that comes out of the steering rack (with a boot) and then connects to a rod end which connects to the knuckle (I think that is what it is called). Is this the inner or outter tie rod? Where is the other tie rod loacted? Also, how do you see if the rod or end link is bad or worn? __________________ 1991 White 240sx Fastback LE, rusty spoiler, weak driveshaft, exhaust rattle.... Rattles are just your cars way of saying 'I love you.'

04-14-2006, 04:44 PM	#2
Natty Zilvia Addict Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 944 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Okay, according to this write up, I was looking at the inner. Where is the outter located? http://www.zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=27115 __________________ 1991 White 240sx Fastback LE, rusty spoiler, weak driveshaft, exhaust rattle.... Rattles are just your cars way of saying 'I love you.'

04-14-2006, 04:47 PM	#3
nrg Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: CA Age: 40 Posts: 1,571 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	look at the bushings on the outter die rod where it mounts on the steering knuckle. does it look busted? the bottom one is OEM and is busted. __________________ driftingisgay.com

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nrg Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: CA Age: 40 Posts: 1,571 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	outter, tie rod end, same crap. __________________ driftingisgay.com

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fliprayzin240sx Man w/ CTSV & a Car Seat Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 17,998 Trader Rating: (19) Rides Gallery: fliprayzin240sx Feedback Score: 19 reviews	If its busted with all the goo gone, change it. Jack the car and push the wheel side to side, thatll give you a sense of how bad your tie rod ends are. While your at it, push the top and bottom in and see if theres play. If there is then your wheel bearings are goin out too. There should be no play on the wheels in any direction when you jack it. If you push sides and it wiggles, then tie rods are crap. Top and bottom, wheel bearings. __________________ If you think Zilvia has too many assholes... CLICK HERE!!!

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ManoNegra Guild of Skullduggerous Intent Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Socal Posts: 7,841 Trader Rating: (48) Feedback Score: 48 reviews	wow... rare to see someone not jumping all over a noob. Rep for you.