DIY: 1998 V70 T5 Turbo inner/outer tie rod R&R with pics

Post by **98T5** » 20 Oct 2012, 16:48

DIY: 1998 V70 T5 Turbo inner/outer tie rod and sway bar links R&R ...hopefully this can be a sticky.

I used the Inner Tie Rod tool, but it only worked for the passenger side since I have a bump stop on the Driver's side and the crow foot would not lock on properly., So I used my trusty Vice Grips for the DS inner tie rod end and other various things to get the job done faster. But overall this job is pretty straightforward. It took me only 3 hours and some sweat equity, but I saved $$ on parts and $$$$ on labor by ordering the parts online and doing the work myself. Just make sure you put safety first and have at least 2-3 hours on the weekend so you don't rush it. Also, use youtube as a resource if you need a tip....So here we go...I sprayed everything down with brakekleen first to make the job less filthy and so I could see what I was doing.

BE SURE TO COUNT THE ROTATIONS OF THE TIE RODS WHEN YOU R&R SO THE ALIGNMENT WILL BE CLOSER.

Saftey first. jack stands. floor jack. plenty of light.

: going up

I started with my Vice Grips because my 19mm socket and 3/4 socket would not do the job..

: I started with my Vice Grips because my 19mm socket and 3/41 would not do the job.

DS tie rod off about to take out LS inner tie rod.

: LS tie rod off about to take out LS inner tie rod.

DS inner tie rod without the boot

DS tie rod out and notice put in the LS sway bar link while I was in there.

This bump stop was a bitch to work around. I had to use my Vice Grips to get this side off. but you have to keep that thing when you reinstall the new inner tie rod.

Measured the old with the new

PS tie rod out. time for the inner tie rod

PS inner tie rod out.

Sway bar links in on both sides. super easy

Break in between repairs

DS complete with Blue threadlocker on the inner tie rod and zipties on the boots

PS complete with Blue threadlocker on the inner tie rod and zipties on the boots

Put wheels back on and Off to get an alignment!!

**** Make sure you Double-Triple check your work before you head out for a test drive. GOOD LUCK!

Post by **xHeart** » 20 Oct 2012, 20:46

Very nicely lit project. A very good reference for my upcoming tasks.
What is the make of tie rods and end links?
Thank you so much.

Post by **matthew1** » 25 Oct 2012, 06:25

98T5, nice writeup! I'll add this to the repair database. I made your account MVS Contributor.

Post by **98T5** » 27 Oct 2012, 08:27

xHeart wrote:Very nicely lit project. A very good reference for my upcoming tasks.
What is the make of tie rods and end links?
Thank you so much.

Thanks! glad I could help.

My car requires the SMI style inner tie rods and the outer tie rods I went with OEM and for the sway bar links I went with Meyle.

Post by **98T5** » 27 Oct 2012, 08:28

matthew1 wrote:98T5, nice writeup! I'll add this to the repair database. I made your account MVS Contributor.

Thanks! that awesome!

I will continue to add more.

Post by **98T5** » 27 Oct 2012, 08:34

I would also like to add guys, that when you re-install the DS inner tie rod the Inner Tie Rod tool works perfectly to put it back on. but as stated, if you got that bump stop, Vice Grips work best to take it off.

update: the car rides and tracks straight like it's brand new after the alignment. strong and tight like it should be. cornering is amazing.

Next Project: ABS Module R&R

Post by **xHeart** » 27 Oct 2012, 14:17

98T5 wrote:I would also like to add guys, that when you re-install the DS inner tie rod the Inner Tie Rod tool works perfectly to put it back on. but as stated, if you got that bump stop, Vice Grips work best to take it off.

update: the car rides and tracks straight like it's brand new after the alignment. strong and tight like it should be. cornering is amazing.

Next Project: ABS Module R&R

Was the inner tie rod tool rented?
The sway bar end link looked IPD's heavy duty.

Post by **98T5** » 13 Nov 2012, 22:08

xHeart wrote:
98T5 wrote:I would also like to add guys, that when you re-install the DS inner tie rod the Inner Tie Rod tool works perfectly to put it back on. but as stated, if you got that bump stop, Vice Grips work best to take it off.

update: the car rides and tracks straight like it's brand new after the alignment. strong and tight like it should be. cornering is amazing.

Next Project: ABS Module R&R
Was the inner tie rod tool rented?
The sway bar end link looked IPD's heavy duty.

I went ahead and bought the ITT because I plan to do it myself next time it goes outs. It was only $50 bucks at Harbor Freight. It already paid for itself on this one project..lol

and yes, I went with the Meyle sway bar links from IPD

Post by **xHeart** » 17 Nov 2012, 19:13

It is an odd set up, but I have used every instruction there is in past 48 hours to unscrew the outer tie rod, except heating it.
Troubleshooting with heat needs some hints before I light the torch.

: passenger side outer tie rod - it is original; MVS_0473.jpg (337.5 KiB) Viewed 4738 times

Is this something should I ask the neighborhood shop to loosen it for a fee after I have replaced ALL other parts in my front suspension project?

Post by **igel513** » 02 Dec 2012, 10:16

The inner tie rod tool remover can be borrowed from O"Reiley's. I posted a pic few months ago. It's a PITA to remove w/o the tool.