When to replace the outer tie rod on a Volvo?
Fork in the road: Outer goes there, Inner stays here Outer tie rod questions and tips on 850, S70, V70, XC70, and V70 XC older than model year 2001 let’s put in Outer Tie Rod Replacement Tutorial – 850, S70, V70, XC70. Inner tie rod questions and tips we’ll use this topic.
Do you have to take outer tie rod off?
This way, when you are done, you will have inners and outers done… you have to take the outer tie-rod ends off anyway. This is a pretty straight-forward repair that anyone who has turned wrenches can do (I rate it a two skinned knuckle job out of a possible five).
Where does the inner tie rod end go?
The inner tie rod end is the first point of steering transfer out of the steering rack. This rod houses a single, simple ball joint. I typically see these fail less than outer tie rod ends, but they all eventually do. Disconnect the outer tie rod end from the steering knuckle. On most Volvo vehicles it uses an 18mm nut.
What kind of wrench do I need to remove tie rod?
On most Volvo vehicles it uses an 18mm nut. (An electric or air impact wrench ensures the nut comes off without spinning the tie rod’s ball joint in the knuckle.) Hammer the tie rod up and out of the knuckle. Remove the outer tie rod end from the inner.
What are the tie rods on a Volvo P2?
We’re here with Jay VanGorden to show you how to replace the inner and outer tie rod ends on your P2 Chassis Volvo. Tie rod ends are the crucial components that connect your steering rack & pinion to your steering knuckle. Your Volvo’s tie rods pull and push the wheels in the direction you want.
How do you remove the inner tie rod?
The clamp should pop apart. Slide the boot off of the inner tie rod end to expose it. To remove the inner end, I used a clever tool from Harbor Freight. With the flats on the inner tie rod end now visible, you can slide the tool’s collar on.