maxinout93

Boots are torn on driver side, never replaced inner tie rod before, but have done outer tie rod. Car has 252K miles, I think I should replace But dont know how to remove inner tie rod let alone install it. If I Can save some cash by doing it myself, I would be happy!!

Fakie J Farkerton

iTrader: (51)

You need a specific tool for it.
That's about it.
Clean out all the old grease you can before re-greasing and putting on the new boot.
It's a messy job.

nsnrider

iTrader: (59)

you can do it without any special tools, I use channel locks.

But it's much easier with the inner tie rod removal tool, you can rent one at autozone. makes an easy job.

Les7311

make Youtube your best friend...... do a search in their search engine how to replace axle and rods....very easy... just need right tools

maxinout93

Ok thanks for the replies guys

Alaskus

there is also the locking washer. youll need to search about diff was to removed it. I beat the crap out of mine with a chisel/screw driver. not hard but pia

Max_Gator

The autozone kit I rented did not have the correct size socket. I got mine from O'Reilly. Rent the kit.

To remove the washer, you need to pry the tabs up off the inner tie rod. However, on mine, I was able to use a breaker bar (much better with that tool than an impact wrench - and I have a very good one) and just break it open even with the washer on there.

The replacement inner tie rods come with new washers but confirm that when you get it. Those washers will just be round. I used channel locks to bend them down where the tabs should go. If you don't like that, then try to save the original tabbed washers.

The biggest pain in the *** is getting the boots on. I ended up cutting 4 very short slits on the end of the boot that attaches to the steering rack equidistant from one another. That allowed me to get the boot onto the steering rack. I then used the zip ties that came with the tie rods (moog). I did not try to use the original nissan band. Too much of a pain in the butt. I suppose if you are concerned, you could get an alligator band.

The other thing that is often a real pain is getting the outer tie rod off the inner. You should be ok since you've done outer recently it sounds like.

CMax03

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The Moog inner tierod ends come with the tabs bent already! About to install mine today as for the new boots soapy water solution will make it easier... The inner boot get a tiewrap and I'll use the OEM clamp on the outer position...bought a special wrench to make job easier to install...

maxinout93

gonna try and tackle the job this weekend, mechanics want $75 But if I can do it myself I will

Les7311

it is toooooo easy next to removing your tires.


Just remember that you must get car aligned once you start replacing any suspension parts (I learnt the hard way ruin new tires after 6 months).


Check / replace the control arm, tie rods, sway bars and even struts wile you at it (any change to these require re-alignment).


You can duh ettttt!!!

maxinout93

thanks man I am going to do it, may post some pictures if the weather is good this weekend. I saw a youtube video and it seems very simple, will get the moog inner tie rod end and the kit from orileys also may as well replace the axle on that side since its clicking also.