Rack And Pinion Inner Tie Rod
M16 size inner threads.
Rack and pinion inner tie rod. It moves the pivot out to align with the pivot on the lower control arm or the imaginary line between the upper pivot and the lower control arm pivot. When an inner tie rod on a rack and pinion steering wears it becomes loose in its bore and free play will be evident in the spindle. If it is a rack and pinion steering gear it s the tie rods. There are two different types of joints.
It is a minor leak and is seeping out very slowly. Find replacement parts for flaming river rack and pinions. To replace an inner joint requires special tools to remove the nut and socket from the rack. The tool prevents damage to the power piston seals.
The inner tie rod end is a ball joint connected directly to the steering rack. The inner tie rods are the direct link from the rack and pinion steering to the spindle used for steering. M14 outer threads tie rod side measures 5 5 16 from end to end. I checked the fluid level in the reseviour every day for the past two weeks and it has stayed full and the steering is fine.
We offer replacement outer tie rod ends inner tie rod ends rubber bellows and tie rod adjuster sleeves for both power rack and pinions and manual rack and pinions. A 1 8 difference in height of the rack caused a 1 16 difference in the location of the tie rod arc at full compression or rebound compared to the ball joint arc. In doing so it leaves the tie. To understand how crucial the height location is follow this mathematical extrapolation.
M14 outer threads tie rod side measures 5 1 8 from end to end. I noticed the outside of the inner tie rod boot is wet with power steering fluid and i suspect it to be coming from the power steering rack. These inner tie rod extensions fit between the inner shaft of the rack and the pivot where the tie rod attaches. 1 16 at the tie rod 6 inches from the spindle center becomes almost 3 16 at the rear of the tire typical 30 inch tire.
M12 size inner threads. Inner tie rod extensions for mustang ii thunderbird style steering racks.