U ukmastermind Joined Aug 7, 2012 Messages 123 Location Los Angeles, CA Apr 17, 2022 #1 Is it normal to have a new outer tie rod at a slight angle? The one on the left is straight but the right one is tilted a bit? I've never installed a tie rod before.
Is it normal to have a new outer tie rod at a slight angle? The one on the left is straight but the right one is tilted a bit? I've never installed a tie rod before.
mattd Joined Oct 3, 2010 Messages 2,814 Location RI Apr 17, 2022 #2 If you’re talking about the ball stud not standing straight up, move it over so it is…
Number_35 Joined Jul 7, 2014 Messages 5,169 Location Winnipeg MB CA Apr 17, 2022 #3 It's a ball-and-socket assembly - perfectly normal.
U ukmastermind Thread starter Joined Aug 7, 2012 Messages 123 Location Los Angeles, CA Apr 17, 2022 #4 Thanks for the feedback. I was thinking it's meant to rotate a little but it wouldn't budge by hand. Just making sure
Thanks for the feedback. I was thinking it's meant to rotate a little but it wouldn't budge by hand. Just making sure
2 2010Civic Joined Dec 6, 2014 Messages 1,374 Location Minnesota Apr 17, 2022 #5 Brand new they take quite a bit of force to move.