CAR Tie rod
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Tie rod assembly: common defects and their signs
- Deformation.
- Steering wheel wobbling is noticeable during driving.
- Foreign sounds are heard in the component area during driving.
- Free movement of the steering wheel increased.
- The car unpromptedly changes its movement direction.
- Joint wear-out.
- Knocking is heard at steering wheel turning.
- Free movement of the steering wheel increased.
- The vehicle inclines from the set trajectory.
- Turning radius of the car doesn’t comply with the set one.
How to replace tie rod assembly?
In case of deformation or significant damages, the part is to be replaced as an assembly. Take into account that it is a laborious process, moreover, the replacement algorithm will vary for cars of different brands. That is why, if you don’t have corresponding knowledge and experience you should apply to a service station: errors made during installation process will lead to breakdown of other car units.
Tie rod Information
Perhaps, steering system is one of the most important mechanisms of any vehicle, which allows the drivers to change the motion of the car at their discretion. Reliable and well co-ordinated work of all parts of the steering system provides a safe and comfortable ride in any, even the most unpredictable road conditions. Tie rods play the major role in the steering system. They are equipped with steering tips that ensure the moving of the drive steering parts and pivot rods. Serviceability of these parts ensures proper operation of the steering system of the car. Tie rod is a device that is designed to turn the front wheels with the steering knuckles and tips.
Driving style, road conditions, as well as timely service play a major role in the life of the steering parts of the car. If the driver often pulls the steering wheel, spins it in place, drives over the pits and bad roads, all the joints of the drive rapidly break down, as well as details of the steering.
If it is necessary to remove the tie rod, remove hinge rack with the help of a special wrench.
Measure the length of the tie rod with screws. Next, you need to release the hinge cover and return it back to the tie rod. Grip the steering mechanism in a vice. Set the image key on the ball joint. Then remove the steering tie rod. Install the new part. Be careful to keep the distance measured earlier. Now, again, screw the tie in the rack. Do not apply liquid, locking threaded joint, to the tie rod. After this install the hinge cover on the rack bar frame.
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Tie rod: Bestsellers
- Fitting Position: both sides
- Thread Size 1: M14x1,5 A
- Thread Size 2: M14x1,5 A
- Condition: New
- Fitting Position: Front axle both sides
- Length [mm]: 252
- Thread Size 1: M12x1
- Condition: New
- Fitting Position: both sides, inner, Front Axle
- Length [mm]: 229,5
- Thread Type: with right-hand thread
- Condition: New
- Fitting Position: Front axle both sides, Front Axle
- Overall Length [mm]: 280
- Thread Size 1: M12x1
- Condition: New
- Fitting Position: both sides, inner, Front Axle
- Length [mm]: 317
- Thread Type: with right-hand thread
- Condition: New
- Fitting Position: inner, Front axle both sides
- Length [mm]: 358
- Thread Size 1: M14X1.5
- Condition: New
- Fitting Position: Front, Front axle both sides
- Thread Size 1: MM14X1.5 RHT
- Thread Size 2: MM18X1.5 RHT
- Condition: New
- Fitting Position: Front axle both sides
- Thread Size 1: MM16X1.5R
- Thread Size: MM14X1.5R
- Condition: New
