Sunday, November 21, 2010

How hard is it to change the tie rod bushings or ends or whatever it is?

I have been told that my tie rod ends are badand I have a significant amount of play in my drivers tire, Iam noticing more and more each day that my car is shaking worse and not as stable on the road it seems to float at times? they told me it was the tie rods and that they needed to be replaced ? is this true or does the bushings just need to be replaced? how hard is this and it is something a novice could do? they want over 400 to do both sides for new tie rods! any help would be greatly appreciatedHow hard is it to change the tie rod bushings or ends or whatever it is?
Bushings are easy.. you can buy the kit from Chrysler p/n 5072586AA for the price of $22.35 +tax. As long as you have some mechanical ability, you should be fine.How hard is it to change the tie rod bushings or ends or whatever it is?
They can be stubborn to get off, you'll need a ball joint fork to get them off. Also you'll need to get the front end aligned after you are finished. Good luck.How hard is it to change the tie rod bushings or ends or whatever it is?
Just the Ball Joint? If the vehicle is a frt. wheel drive, it's probably on the ends of a rack %26amp; pinion assy. FWD, also make use of a ball-joint control arm assy. If you prolong replacement of the tie-rods, you'll waste the other components. The worse thing you can do is continue to drive it in this condition. Ever seen a car with the wheel folded under it, or kicked out into a fender? When it happens, it will scarce the be-jesus out of the driver..........ESPECIALLY at hiway speeds.How hard is it to change the tie rod bushings or ends or whatever it is?
You can replace the tie rod ends yourself then bring it to a shop to get it aligned.