I read that there was a way to avoid doing an alignment when
replacing tie rod ends by counting the number of exposed threads and making sure the same number of threads are exposed on the new one.
I got it diagnosed at NTB and I was told the control arms are probably ok, and that I should
replace the tie rod ends and the bushings
In 1.5 years, have had to
replace tie rod ends, one front hub assembly, rear axle bearings, exhaust manifold gaskets, door control modules (for power windows and locks), crankshaft position sensor, striker switches in doors, HVAC unit, and the battery twice.
Not exact matches
He also said that the
tie rod ends showed very minimal play and did not need to be
replaced for quite some time.
I got the very worn out steering rack (non-power steering), rack
ends and
tie rods replaced on my Mk1 Golf by a mechanic.
had the
tie rods and upper control arms
replaced last week on my truck and it still squeaks and had a front
end alignment right after recent repair.
«The crew had to change the nose, change the engine undertray, and
replace a broken
tie rod end,» reported team manager Gary Pratt.
Brake pads, rear rotors,
tie rod ends, ball joints, water pump
replaced in last 5,000 miles.
A rear wheel hub also failed and was
replaced, a front outer
tie rod end failed and needed to be
replaced, the carrier bearing for the axle failed and needed to be
replaced.
99 has is the one with the bed and it has had the lift pump, radiator, carrier bearing, transmission, ball joints,
tie rod ends, and injectors
replaced recently.
This accident - free Enovy SLE has been inspected and repaired by Hands On Automotive Tech in Longmont, CO and had the following repairs performed: pre-owned inspection,
replace left
tie rod end,
replace rear sway bar links, mount and balance 4 new tires, oil and filter changed.
The front
end has already had a sway bar
replaced, and all the ball joints, plus
tie rod ends.
7000 $ worth of front
end work done in the last 15k miles, dynatrac rebuildable ball joints, both axle u-joints
replaced, 99 HD steering upgrade performed with all new
tie rod ends and drag links, spy...
At 125k miles I had the first major work done on it which was to
replace the control arms and
tie rod ends.
It has had radiator, water pump, thermostat and housing, alternator, lower front control arms, passenger side air bag, wheel bearings,
tie rod ends, front door and tailgate latches
replaced since I have owned it and battery is brand
We weren't concerned about ripping the dust boot since the
tie rod end was being
replaced by a MM bumpsteer kit.
I have had to
replace the front
end tie rods, sway bars and control arms recently at 160,000.
I
replaced all the components including struts, shocks, ball joints,
tie rod ends and bushings at the control arms as well as the sway bar.