Inner and Outer Tie Rod Replacement

Hey My 1st Gen Tacoma Brothers and Sisters,

My buddy Sean and I have another video for you. If you have some slop in your steering and you find the culprit is worn inner and/or outer tie rods, here's a video showing you how to do the replacement.

https://www.youtube.com/embed/--HcOQlv03U

 

Thank you very much for another EXCELLENT video.

 

You da best! I used your other videos for a few maintenance items as well! I’m getting ready to the the inner and outer ends, so this will be helpful.

 

Another option is to acquire service wrenches in the sizes mentioned. Heard about them from one of the other gurus on this site.

Thank you, Timmah!

 

I wonder where you can buy these special wrenches. They do make special inner tie rod tools but they aren't a wrench. It looks like a crows foot that attaches to a long rod that you can get a 1/2" ratchet onto.

 

I had a truckload (pardon the pun) of Google results for "42mm service wrench."

 

I just did a Google search to see what you're talking about. The ones I think you're talking about are the same ones I saw already. These "Service Wrenches" tend to be pretty short which isn't the greatest for leverage. Now, I guess you could put a cheater bar on it and maybe it works, and then again, maybe it snaps. But you're right, these could have been an option.

 

I wonder where you can buy these special wrenches.

In my Valkyrie service manual, when special tools are needed, their
part numbers are listed. For the ones I needed, I just cut-and-pasted
those part numbers into google, and found tons of places to buy
them.

I just tried it with the Tacoma service manual (the 2003 one
we can download) and found the "special service tools"
page, picked "09213–54015" at random and put that
into google... tons of places to buy a "Toyota
Crankshaft Pulley Holding Tool"

-Mike

 

I did a search for the special service tool listed in my 2000 Toyota 4runner FSM for the inner tie rod. Found one company that made it, OTC. They wanted $350 for it.

This has been my experience when looking up the SST part numbers online. When I do find the tool available for sale, it's crazy expensive. What I usually do is just see what kind of tool they are showing to use in the manual and find an affordable option for it on Amazon.

 

While I do not have a 42 mm service wrench, I do own a set up to 35 mm and I use slightly squashed (ovalized) 1" schedule 40 pipe lengths as cheaters. The wrenches are slim but stout. There are not going to snap.

 

Ok, I'll take your word for it.

 

I've recently helped out two of my friends with complete tie rod replacements on their 1st gens, using this little guy and some beefy groove joint pliers. The plumber's wrench isn't the toughest feeling tool, but it has proven to be a great purchase for only $12!

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-Adjustable-Plumbers-Wrench-16PL0134/304217578

Plus it has a "Lifetime, no receipt-no questions, warranty"!

 

We got the exact same plumbers wrenches at Home Depot and tried it out but the jaws just flexed like crazy and started to slip off the inner tie rod and steering rack so we abandoned using them. That's cool they actually worked for you.

 

For sure, man. It was a little sketchy at first, but I set the width and tightened the through-bolt and fiber nut to stiffen it up a bit.

Love your videos, man! Crazy helpful and awesome to see you're so actively involved in the community!

 

Are the boots the same part number for both sides?

 

It was for me. 45535-35030 x2. Be sure to order the inner clamps and outer clips. Those are not included with the boots.

I've always been able to "borrow" rent an inner tie rod end kit from Advance Auto that works for Infiniti and Nissan and others with a similar looking inner setup.



Audi has this setup. Look familiar?

 

Question is, do these rentable kits come with a 42mm claw foot, because that's the needed size for the inner tie rod.

 

https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p...VAdtkCh2j_A4VEAQYASABEgKJlPD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

• Sizes include: 1-7/16", 33.6MM, 38.4MM, 42MM.