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TR4/4A Outer tie rod ends - what's the trick?
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Bob Claffie
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If the tierod enters the spindle from the bottom, once it's in place place a jack under the tie rod end and lift. The weight of the car should keep the tie rod shaft snug in the spindle. That system I have used successfully. An alternative is to cut a notch in the top of the tie rod shaft and try holding it with a big screwdriver. (Haven't tried that but it sounds possible). Bob
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Drawing it up tight with a regular (NOT locking) nut helps, after which the locking nut can be used.
dklawson
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Oddly enough... I was just dealing with this tonight on a friend's Mini.
As mentioned above, a jack under the rod end forcing the tapers together can often prevent the stem from rotating as the nut is tightened. You can also take one or two hammer blows to mate the tapers if a jack is not available but I hate to hammer on suspension and steering components. The best solution is Andy's method to use a "regular" nut first. That will work well if the stem's threads are not damaged and if a regular nut is available. Unfortunately for me (tonight) this was not an option as my friend did not have any spare, regular nuts with the right pitch. We had to use the jack method.
As mentioned above, a jack under the rod end forcing the tapers together can often prevent the stem from rotating as the nut is tightened. You can also take one or two hammer blows to mate the tapers if a jack is not available but I hate to hammer on suspension and steering components. The best solution is Andy's method to use a "regular" nut first. That will work well if the stem's threads are not damaged and if a regular nut is available. Unfortunately for me (tonight) this was not an option as my friend did not have any spare, regular nuts with the right pitch. We had to use the jack method.
Rhodyspit75
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Since you are probably using a new nylock nut anyway. Just cut the nylon part off the old nut and use the rest to pull it up.
TR3driver
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Worked on the right side. Left side resisted everything until I broke out the big channel lock pliers.
Many thanks.
Cliff