Saturday, May 17, 2014
How do I Install Tie Rod Ends on a 96 Honda Accord
Your 1996 Honda Accords tie-rod ends are the steering components that attach the steering linkage and linkage parts to the steering knuckles with a hardened steel ball stud. A tie-rod end can be replaced alone, but many automotive parts manufacturers recommend replacing the entire tie-rod as a whole and often sell these components fully assembled. You may want to purchase just the tie-rod ends, if available, if you are looking to conduct this repair method. This procedure does not require special tools and can be done at home with little automotive experience or knowledge.
Instructions
Removing the Tie-Rod Ends
- 1
Unscrew the lug nuts on your Accord slightly, then raise your Accord and support it with jack stands.
2Remove the lug nuts and take the front wheels off.
3Loosen the jam nut using one open-end box wrench while holding onto the tie-rod end with another. When the thread is exposed, mark it with some correction fluid to erence the new tie-rods position.
4Take out the cotter pin on the tie-rod end stud and loosen the nut, but dont remove it.
5Pry the tie-rod end from the steering knuckle arm using a two-jaw puller. Now remove the nut and separate the tie-rod end from the steering knuckle arm.
6Separate the tie-rod end from the tie-rod by unscrewing it.
Installing the New Tie-Rod End
- 7
Screw on the tie-rod end up to the marked point on the tie-rod; you may need your open-end wrench. Place the tie-rod stud into the steering knuckle arm.
8Screw on the nut to the tie-rod end stud and torque it to 32 foot-lbs with your torque wrench. Install the new cotter pin.
9Repeat all steps in each section for the other side of your Accord.
10Install the wheels and screw on the lug nuts finger tight. Lower your Accord and torque the lug nuts to 80 foot-lbs.
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