Re: Tie rod ends (sp)

["David Teitelbaum" <jtrealty@xxxx>]

Here are some of the reasons tie rod ends go bad:
Wrong tie rod end
Over greasing or under greasing
Out of balance wheel
Bent rim
Removal with the wrong tool (a pickle fork will usually ruin the seal).
Maybe it sat on the shelf too long and the rubber was rotten?

If it is only the rubber seal you might be able to get a generic
replacement at the local auto store. Take off the old one and bring it
to the store and try to match up a replacement. Before reassembling
wipe off the rod end as much as you can and after reassembling
relubricate with grease. Use new cotter pins and tighten the nut to
the correct torque spec. If you don't turn the rod end you should not
have to have the car aligned again.
David Teitelbaum
vin 10757





--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Jerry" <jlharry@xxxx> wrote:
> Why do I need to replace my tie rod ends after only a couple hundred
miles.
> Alignment checks ok, car does not pull either way, tire wear is not
evident.
> The tie rod ends have come apart again. The seals are broken open
and dirt
> can get in, this can not be right.