2001 V70XC - tie rod replacement Topic is solved

Post by **xHeart** » 01 Feb 2019, 10:38

The VIDA procedure for replacing tie rod looks straight forward. IPD highlight correct size for inner tie rod. I've used Meyle for LCA. Is Meyle as good of a choice for tie rod -- inner and outer?

dlundblad · Post by **dlundblad** » 03 Feb 2019, 04:40

I've read here to stay away from Meyle.

I've been using Lemforder a lot, but it looks like TRW is the OE part on FCP. Perhaps someone else can chime in? Don't forget the tool too.

Post by **oragex** » 03 Feb 2019, 06:02

I think the only part that seems recommended with Meyle are the endlinks. I'd keep an eye on those lca bushings

I'd put some blue loctite on the tie rod threads and can use a pipe wrench (or that end tool the correct size) but ideally there is a also counter torque holding tool to keep from possibly damaging the rack seals when torquing.

Post by **xHeart** » 04 Feb 2019, 11:41

dlundblad wrote: 03 Feb 2019, 04:40 I've been using Lemforder a lot, but it looks like TRW is the OE part on FCP. Perhaps someone else can chime in? Don't forget the tool too.

There is Lemforder with inner, outer and boots. Thank you for pointing out the tool.
Amazon has one too. This looks interesting but may not work. Torque is 52ft-lb.

oragex wrote: 03 Feb 2019, 06:02 I think the only part that seems recommended with Meyle are the endlinks. I'd keep an eye on those lca bushings

I'd put some blue loctite on the tie rod threads and can use a pipe wrench (or that end tool the correct size) but ideally there is a also counter torque holding tool to keep from possibly damaging the rack seals when torquing.

Meyle LCA was replaced under warranty the first time bushing failed. Thanks IPD.

I had a complete failure during a DIY on tie rod with our '97 850 which resulted in replacing the steering rack with TRW rebuilt. 2001 V70XC is SMI, I believe. Preparing to avoid '97 850 experience.

Post by **xHeart** » 05 Feb 2019, 10:22

Early days of becoming a DIYer - a post from 6 years ago viewtopic.php?f=1&t=52978

Daveliz99 · Post by **Daveliz99** » 05 Feb 2019, 10:56

I used moog problem solver on mine recently. The inners were identical, and didn’t have the different thread. The outers also have grease fittings on them. I got them from advance, because I had a store credit there.

It seems like I rented a tool from advance to install them, but it didn’t fit. I just used a monkey wrench and didn’t have any trouble.

Post by **xHeart** » 11 Feb 2019, 08:51

Lemförder it is. Per IPD's note, does the thread length looks right?

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Post by **abscate** » 12 Feb 2019, 04:23

Does the thread length matter? Is the hole on the rack a blind or open hole ?

Post by **xHeart** » 12 Feb 2019, 09:14

Meanwhile: https://goldengloberace.com/news/

Post by **xHeart** » 02 Mar 2019, 05:54

Reviewing procedure for tie rod replacement. The original outer tie rod is TRW, a lot muscular than the replacement LEMFORDER -- is the material science of LEMFORDER better even though it appears significantly sculpted?

The tools are coming. VIDA instruction points to "deflection limiter" - what is it? The diagram is relative to the driver's side inner tie rod.

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