[Shotimes] Tie Rod End Manufacturer?...speaking of...

[Rich Bruso]

> Is there any instruction on the net on how to change the
> inner tire rods?  I have a ford service cd, but it
> doesn't say how to change the inners.  Does the whole
> rack have to be changed?
> 
> Thanks,
> A.J.

   You don't have to pull the rack.  Take the outers off, then remove the dust boot (two clamps).  Pull it off the rod and you will see a hex head with the rod coming out the center.  There are two (actually three, but it's close enough) different size hex heads out there, but Autozone loans out a tool that fits them all.  I own one, a direct result of owning several 89's. :)  The tool is a really deep 1/2" drive socket.
   The only gotcha is that there is either a rivet or a hex screw in one of the flats of the rods.  If it's a hex, remove it before using the tool.  If it's a rivet, just put the tool on and twist.  The new ones usually come with hex screws these days, but some are still rivets.

-Rich Bruso
89 Black (Lola)
89 Silver (parts)
Sierra Vista, AZ