[Vwdiesel] Tie Rod End change

[mark shepherd]

Isn't there a locking nut on the back? Back it off 1 turn then, return nut 
later. If thread on new nuckle starts at the same place then it should 
re-align.
Mark
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dave Cook" <davevw at yahoo.com>
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Sent: Thursday, September 11, 2008 2:18 AM
Subject: [Vwdiesel] Tie Rod End change


>
> In working on changin out the wheel bearings, I discovered that the boot 
> on the passenger side tie rod end is torn (shortly after tearing the boot 
> on the driver side ball joint--AARGH!).
>
> Any way I can change the tie rod end without affecting the alignment?  I 
> suppose it'll basically mean somehow marking the tie rod, removing the bad 
> one, and putting and putting the new one back to the mark.  So, any 
> suggestions on marking it?  Or a better way?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Dave Cook
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