Replace them both for sure. they're cheap. Go buy a cheap sliding dial indicator and use it to measure from the center of the cap on the back of each ball joint to the furthest thread on the tie rod. Don't mix up the tie rods. Reassemble and adjust to the original measurement. You won't need an alignment unless you already needed one. Jim On Wed, Mar 5, 2008 at 9:31 PM, Kevin Carrubba <kcarrubba@gmail.com> wrote: > HI Folks, > I'm back in lurker mode as my van is finally starting to dry off after > another wet winter. I'm noticing my right tie rod has some play in it > and I"m sure needs replacing as it has not been replaced since I have > owned the van. So is it recommended to do both sides? The other side > seems tight but I would hate to do this and need another alignment a > week later. I've never done these before any things to watch out for? > > Thanks > Kevin > 87 Westy EJ22 > Vashon WA > |
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