Inner Tie Rod Clamp Tool

When i went to advance they had the clamps but had the wrong tool.

Inner tie rod clamp tool.

Used to service inner tie rods on rack and pinion steering assemblies. This video will show you how you can get the job done both sides in. Check here for special coupons and promotions. This inner tie rod removal tool set makes it easy to replace inner tie rods without removing the rack and pinion.

There is another tool out there that s a long cylinder with three screws that clamp down on the inner tie rod however it wouldn t have worked in my case bent inner tie rod. The inner tie rod tool is used to easily turn and remove the inner tie rod without removing the outer tie rod. Oem tools 27178 master inner tie rod tool set remove reinstall tie rods in cars pickups and suvs includes 12 crowfoot adapters 1 2 inch drive tube get proper torque green 4 6 out of 5 stars 405. Well it will bug the shit out of me that i know there is a way that i can install the factory gm clamps and i am driving around with fucking hose clamps.

The clamp has little holes and ears that notch into place then you use the pliers to pinch a protrusion together which tightens the clamp and locks it into place. Then thread a new inner tie rod into the steering gear and a new outer tie rod onto the inner tie rod shaft. There s another kind of clamp and pliers. Slide the tool over the end and tighten collar to allow access with an extension.

So to ease my mind i will buy another gm clamp the right tool to install the gm clamp and will have factory oem clamps on my inner tie rod boots. As the rod s threads are usually set with a sealant it can be somewhat awkward having to tighten the tool turn it loosen it and reposition and repeat the process but it works. Next remove the tie rod by loosening the nuts holding it in place and pulling out the cotter pin attached to the steering rod. To replace a tie rod end start by removing the vehicle s tire so you can access the outer and inner tie rods.

Your order may be eligible for ship to home and shipping is free on all online orders of 35 00. Order tie rod tools for your vehicle and pick it up in store make your purchase find a store near you and get directions. Napa had the tool but the other kind of clamps. The inner tie rod removal set includes seven sae and metric adapters to handle a variety of make and model vehicles.

Get the straight dope on how to replace worn inner tie rods frustration free and easy. Removes and installs inner tie rods on many gm and some chrysler products.