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rcoelho -> steering problem... (2/18/2008 5:25:22 PM)

hello pros...

I have 89 Ford Aerostar and front driver wheel its loose a little. I notice that its like 3/16 of a inch loose right on point A on picture attach, looks like inside on the Steering Gear Assembly.
Some guy told me Rotors, is that right? to buy this part what should I be looking for? whats the right name if possoble part #.
Is not the Steering Gear Assembly it self right?
when I brake doesn't shake anything, normal.

Thanks pros.

  
jr78 -> RE: steering problem... (2/18/2008 6:15:29 PM)

Inner tie rod. You don't need to change the gear to replace that. Check the outer tie rods too, they go bad more often then the inners on the Aerostar.

rcoelho -> RE: steering problem... (2/18/2008 6:33:20 PM)

can I do myself? cost a lot this parts?
thanks

jr78 -> RE: steering problem... (2/18/2008 10:16:40 PM)

Parts are not expensive.
Outer tie rod needs to have the jam nut loosened, be removed from the knuckle and then it unthreads from the inner tie rod.
Inner tie rod needs to have the boot removed from the gear, slide it off the tie rod and untread the tie rod from the steering gear. Use a little loctite when putting the inner tie rod back on. The car will need to be aligned after to correct the toe.
Without knowing you I can't say if it is a job you can or can not do.

rcoelho -> RE: steering problem... (3/2/2008 10:50:24 AM)

I remove the cap protection from it and I see that just like you said.
so to order new parts what should I ask for on Autozone?
thanks pro

jr78 -> RE: steering problem... (3/2/2008 10:23:41 PM)

If you are just going to replace the part that your A points to you need an "inner tie rod". If you where careful when removing the boot you can reuse the boot and clamp that went around the boot to hold it to the gear, if not a zip tie will work

rcoelho -> RE: steering problem... (3/3/2008 2:44:08 PM)

great, inner tie rod right?
thanks a lot

  

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