Robert J Carley wrote:
> Does anyone have any tips for removing a tie rod from the steering
> rack on a TR6? Mine is bent, and I would like to straighten it.
>
> I have the tie rod detached from the tie rod end, and have the rubber
> bellow removed. This is on the driver's side of the car (LHD).
>
> Thanks
>
> Robert Carley
> 73TR6
> Ontario, Canada
Robert, It's my understanding that once a tie rod is bent it's bent. If
you could get it straight, it would most probably bend again. I believe
that the stress of all this bending could cause the tie rod to fail. You
really should replace it..
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Roger Helman 71 TR6 CC67866L
Digimation Inc. http://deepthought.digimation.com/rogerh/
New Orleans La.
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