Inner Tie Rod Clamp Tool
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.
Inner tie rod clamp tool. Mikkuppa cv boot clamp universal adjustable stainless steel drive shaft joint kit pack of 8. 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. 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. Removes and installs inner tie rods on many gm and some chrysler products.
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. Get the straight dope on how to replace worn inner tie rods frustration free and easy. This inner tie rod removal tool set makes it easy to replace inner tie rods without removing the rack and pinion. Your order may be eligible for ship to home and shipping is free on all online orders of 35 00.
This video will show you how you can get the job done both sides in. Napa had the tool but the other kind of clamps. The inner tie rod tool is used to easily turn and remove the inner tie rod without removing the outer tie rod. Check here for special coupons and promotions.
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. Order tie rod tools for your vehicle and pick it up in store make your purchase find a store near you and get directions. Universal 27mm 42mm inner tie rod wrench removal tool tie rod end car truck new 12 16 pro inner tie rod tool 3 8 inch low profile tool for removal installation. 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.
Used to service inner tie rods on rack and pinion steering assemblies. When i went to advance they had the clamps but had the wrong tool. Next remove the tie rod by loosening the nuts holding it in place and pulling out the cotter pin attached to the steering rod. Then thread a new inner tie rod into the steering gear and a new outer tie rod onto the inner tie rod shaft.
The inner tie rod removal set includes seven sae and metric adapters to handle a variety of make and model vehicles. There s another kind of clamp and pliers.