NataSS Inc Posted October 13, 2006 Report Share Posted October 13, 2006 Over the past couple of weeks my 97 850 T5 has been pulling to the right pretty hard. I remembered back when I first got it I had the right front wheel bearing go bad on me and had it replaced. When the shop replacing the bearing got the tire off they noticed that the rubber boot on the rod that goes from the steering rack to the spindle (I think thats what its called) was punctured and there was no grease in it. They said it would be a good idea to get it replaced but the wallet woudnt support it at the time.It is attached to what appears to be an adjustable arm that comes off the steering rack. How hard is this to replace and where can I pick up a new unit? Could this be what is causing the alignment to be all out of whack? And would it also explain the grinding that I am hearing and feeling in the pedals? Attached is a picture of the bad boot?Any info appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aldug Posted October 13, 2006 Report Share Posted October 13, 2006 Outer tie rods are not that hard to replace if you have good set of hand tools. Count the number of threads showing or measure the length from the steering rack to the knuckle and keep it the same when you install the new one. Take it in for an alignment.Over the past couple of weeks my 97 850 T5 has been pulling to the right pretty hard. I remembered back when I first got it I had the right front wheel bearing go bad on me and had it replaced. When the shop replacing the bearing got the tire off they noticed that the rubber boot on the rod that goes from the steering rack to the spindle (I think thats what its called) was punctured and there was no grease in it. They said it would be a good idea to get it replaced but the wallet woudnt support it at the time.It is attached to what appears to be an adjustable arm that comes off the steering rack. How hard is this to replace and where can I pick up a new unit? Could this be what is causing the alignment to be all out of whack? And would it also explain the grinding that I am hearing and feeling in the pedals? Attached is a picture of the bad boot?Any info appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NataSS Inc Posted October 13, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2006 Outer tie rods are not that hard to replace if you have good set of hand tools. Count the number of threads showing or measure the length from the steering rack to the knuckle and keep it the same when you install the new one. Take it in for an alignment.Have any idea what the cost on one of these parts is and whats the best place to get it? If the damage isnt to bad I might just go to the stealership so I dont have to wait a week to get the part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TM850R Posted October 13, 2006 Report Share Posted October 13, 2006 FCPgroton has them for about $20 a piece I believe. Eeuroparts.com will have them as well. Just dont get scantech. You can do it yourself to save the money, and then go get an alignment done afterwards. At least try to save a few $ in a process. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NataSS Inc Posted October 13, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2006 Called the stealership and they wanted 75.00 FCP Groton = $16.00 I am just hoping this is whats causing the rubbing noise and feeling I am getting. I am pretty sure its the culprit of the alignment issue though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pwebb Posted October 13, 2006 Report Share Posted October 13, 2006 three cheers for FCP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TM850R Posted October 13, 2006 Report Share Posted October 13, 2006 Called the stealership and they wanted 75.00 FCP Groton = $16.00 I am just hoping this is whats causing the rubbing noise and feeling I am getting. I am pretty sure its the culprit of the alignment issue though.If its broke your gonna need to fix it anyways so its a step towards finding the problems. Tell us how it goes. I have to replace both outer tie rods soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViperVette Posted October 13, 2006 Report Share Posted October 13, 2006 lmfao at 75$ vs. 16$ We sure the FCP one is up to standard w/ the OEM one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RussB Posted October 14, 2006 Report Share Posted October 14, 2006 let's talk some about that grease-free torn CV boot...have you addressed that issue yet? You need to, ASAP! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NataSS Inc Posted October 14, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2006 let's talk some about that grease-free torn CV boot...have you addressed that issue yet? You need to, ASAP!Its not the CV boot. Its the boot on the end of the outer tie rod that goes through the spindle. If it was the CV boot there would be grease all over inside the fender. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadeInJapan Posted October 14, 2006 Report Share Posted October 14, 2006 Its not the CV boot. Its the boot on the end of the outer tie rod that goes through the spindle. If it was the CV boot there would be grease all over inside the fender.I'm hoping you mean INNER tie rod and dust cover that encompasses the pinion of the steering gear. Here are instructions for reconditioning the steering gear if it isn't to far gone from the debris possibly entering it (otherwise you're in for a new steering rack):Edit: I hadn't seen the picture until after I posted but I'm leaving the file up for anyone else who might could use it. Actually, you were right in saying that's the outer tie rod. All that is is the bushing on the end of the tie rod. Replace the tie rod on the end of your steering rack and you should be good to go...you will need an alignment after this so you might as well check the other side and replace that side too if it looks like it might go through the same thing in the near future. Oh, and I suppose that one reason I got confused is because what you referred to as the spindle is actually called the steering knuckle. Regards,MIJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matts 850 GLT Posted October 14, 2006 Report Share Posted October 14, 2006 Edit: I hadn't seen the picture until after I posted but I'm leaving the file up for anyone else who might could use it. Regards,MIJAmazing download, MIJ, thanksMatt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RussB Posted October 14, 2006 Report Share Posted October 14, 2006 A worn tie rod end (which is pictured in the first post) will not give you a "rubbing" feeling in the steering wheel...Sadly, a steering rack that has been subjected to dirt and debris can & will have worn some Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadeInJapan Posted October 14, 2006 Report Share Posted October 14, 2006 Amazing download, MIJ, thanksMattNo problem Matt. Anything to help a fellow Brick owner! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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