Tie-rod nut size...

[Dave Hord]

Thanks Huw,

Due to the 4" of snow we've just recieved...I'll try it on Friday.

-Dave


> I know have one in front of me.  I'll ignore the wrench sizes because I
> think that's been covered.
>
> The locking nut is mounted on the threads of the outer portion, you back
> that off first, of course.
>
> The adjusting nut is on the inner section *and is free to turn.*  There
> is a rubber covered section directly inboard of it that must be some
> sort of holder fitting.  The one I am holding will not turn by hand, of
> course.
>
> So you just turn that adjusting "nut" and the inner fixing point stays
> where it is.
>
> If you have to adjust it a long way, it is certainly easier off the car,
> in a vice, for instance.  And at that point you might as well
> disassemble the whole thing and clean it up.  That's how I got two good
> working tie rods out of a total of four in various conditions.
>
> Hope this is in time, and helps!
>
> --
> Huw Powell
>
> http://www.humanspeakers.com/
>
> http://www.humanthoughts.org/
>


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