Inner tie-rods
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Inner tie-rods
I've read about how to check the tie-rod ends. But what about the inner tie-rods? Does a Ranger even have them, are they permanent, need to be replaced with the tie-rod ends?
Since I've got to overhaul the front-end, I might as well do the whole thing. So what about the tie-rods? How do I know they're good or bad?
Just as a side note, the tech sticky links are getting pretty stale. The front rotor link is DOA.
Just for reference, and it's in my sig, but this is for a 2000 Ranger 2wd.
Since I've got to overhaul the front-end, I might as well do the whole thing. So what about the tie-rods? How do I know they're good or bad?
Just as a side note, the tech sticky links are getting pretty stale. The front rotor link is DOA.
Just for reference, and it's in my sig, but this is for a 2000 Ranger 2wd.
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All rack-and-pinion systems have inner tie-rod ends, but they may not call them that. One way to check them is to have someone turn the steering wheel back and forth, while noting the amount of steering wheel travel before the rack visibly starts to move.
There should be no delay nor slack. You might also not a little knocking noise if the innners are worn.
For the cost of replacing inner tie rod ends, it might be worthwhile to consider a re-man rack and pinion, which would include all new inners. I believe you need special tools to replace them, so have never tackled that.
I will report that my original rack lasted about 200k on my merc, and the replacement[cardone] has started to leak at about 24k, so your mileage may vary... I have been waiting for warmer weather to tackle the problem, and hope NAPA will stand behind its products.
tom
There should be no delay nor slack. You might also not a little knocking noise if the innners are worn.
For the cost of replacing inner tie rod ends, it might be worthwhile to consider a re-man rack and pinion, which would include all new inners. I believe you need special tools to replace them, so have never tackled that.
I will report that my original rack lasted about 200k on my merc, and the replacement[cardone] has started to leak at about 24k, so your mileage may vary... I have been waiting for warmer weather to tackle the problem, and hope NAPA will stand behind its products.
tom
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Well that's something to go on. Maybe this time I won't hose up the power steering pump by dry steering.
If the inners aren't noticably worn I think I'll leave well enough alone - it'll probably take all my skill just to avoid dropping the truck on my legs after jacking it up - so replacing the lower *****, rotors, and tie-rod ends will be the extent of where I'll go.
If the inners aren't noticably worn I think I'll leave well enough alone - it'll probably take all my skill just to avoid dropping the truck on my legs after jacking it up - so replacing the lower *****, rotors, and tie-rod ends will be the extent of where I'll go.
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Have someone turn the steering wheel back and forth (slightly) while you hold your hand on the tie rod. If they're worn, you will feel a clunk as the gap is taken up. You may also see a slight intermittent wobble in the steering wheel when you drive.
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