just took delivery of the 07 H2 the left outer tie rod middle piece is bent. left wheel is straight right wheel is turned to the right. steering wheel is straight. 240K miles appears all original.
1.Should I reuse the outer piece an just replace the bent rod? Apparently the rod is built into the inner piece.
2.or just check for excessive play at outer joint then decide?
3.seams like I’ll have to have both front wheels off ground and push the right wheel straight to match the left? Then install tie rod?
4.size of socket to remove the outer piece?
5.size of wrench to remove inner?I think I have a large pipe wrench like plumbers use.
6.if I feel excessive play in any of the left side joints would it be a good idea to replace same stuff on right side?
Not sure if I’m gonna like the H2 so I’m minimizing on parts.
Hows this part look?
I’ve never swapped any front end parts so Thanks for advice
1.Should I reuse the outer piece an just replace the bent rod? Apparently the rod is built into the inner piece.
2.or just check for excessive play at outer joint then decide?
3.seams like I’ll have to have both front wheels off ground and push the right wheel straight to match the left? Then install tie rod?
4.size of socket to remove the outer piece?
5.size of wrench to remove inner?I think I have a large pipe wrench like plumbers use.
6.if I feel excessive play in any of the left side joints would it be a good idea to replace same stuff on right side?
Not sure if I’m gonna like the H2 so I’m minimizing on parts.
Hows this part look?
I’ve never swapped any front end parts so Thanks for advice