imported_Scar96

Looking for a DIY with pics for removal and installation of tie rod ends for 96 civic.

thanks in advance

imported_honda1b6a

remove the castle nut and cotter pin,, break the tie rod loose with a mallet or a ball joint breaker. Then they just unscrew off,, mark the existing location or count the number of turns till it comes off. Replace the new one till u reach the mark, thread one new nut and put back the cotter pin. Super simple, u will need an alignment for sure,!!!

imported_chris_v2

If you are precise with your turns and don't move the jam nut that much then you won't need an alignment that bad(if your really broke).. even though I always recommend doing an alignment afterwards. Usually tie rods need a little of heat to unscrew off the inner tie rod.. but maybe you'll get lucky.

imported_Scar96

i hope i get luck and its not seized....what is the whole assembly called?? i think i am leaking some oild from the boot which connect to teh outter tie rod

imported_Scar96

I have read more about this and it is starting to make sense...is there a how-to with pictures...need pics

imported_SIR_Injected

its easy...

mark them and put the new ones on to that point... if its hard to come off use some heat a tourch it always helps

imported_chris_v2

well it threads onto your inner tie rod which is connected to your rack.. probably just a p/s line leak.. clean it up then let it run and work the p/s untill you can see where the leak is coming from