Toe-in of any car is regulated by the rotation of the tie rod in the ends. The maximum turning of the wheels is limited by the thrust adjustment screws, screwed into the steering knuckle.

In order to remove the tie rod, first you need to remove the ball-joint of the toothed bar. To do this, use a special spanner. Then you need to measure the length of the tie rod with head. Loosen the joint cover and return it back to the tie rod. When screwing the steering gear, set the spanner on the ball joint of the tie rod. Remove the tie rod. Be carefully to preserve the distance measured before. Again screw the tie rod into the toothed bar. It is prohibited to use liquid fixing the threaded connection on the tie rod. Next, you should install the joint cover on the toothed bar frame.

Road conditions, driving style and timely servicing play the major role in life of the vehicle steering system parts. When the driver often pulls the steering wheel, spins it in place, drives into the pits and drives hard on bad conditions of roads, all the articulation joints of the drive and of steering parts quickly wear out.

If you need to replace the wiper drive tie rod system, do not waste time for shopping or garages. After all, you will lose not only time, but also significantly overpay for the necessary spare part. It is better to visit our online shop. It offers our customers a wide range of wiper pull rods for any car brand. Order the car parts you need at moderate price. And we will make sure the delivery to be carried out in a short time. In addition to wiper pull rods, you can also purchase other auto parts, such as wiper rubber, wiper arm, wiper blades or wiper.

What you need to know about tie rod assembly replacement: lifetime limits, common defects and their signs, tips and recommendations

Operational lifetime of the tie rod assembly is not specified. Mechanical damages (deformations, cracks, etc.) lead to replacement of this part. Also tie rod assembly often breaks down due to abrasive wear or joint corrosion, bush abrasion, mechanical damages or corrosion of threaded connections of the tie rod with its ends.

One of the typical signs of tie rod defect is vibration of the steering wheel, especially when accelerating and cornering. Also, defectiveness of the unit is indicated by worsened road-holding, increased free movement of the steering wheel, foreign sounds in the suspension area during driving.

It is recommended to entrust diagnostics of this component to car service station specialists. In order to inspect the tie rod assembly, you need to set the car on a lifting platform and check the unit for presence of mechanical damages. Also the part is checked by rocking it up and down. If free movement or knocking occur during this, using tie rod repair kit is unreasonable. In this case, replacement of the unit is performed.

It is better to apply to a service station in order to replace the part. Dismounting this component requires special skills. The process of dismounting the old tie rod assembly and installation of a new one may be different depending on the car model. It will be necessary to adjust wheel alignment angles after replacing the car part.