How To Replace Civic Inner & Outer Tie Rods | Project EK Civic

[@edb6095]

Just FYI everyone, I just did the removal portion of the job on my 98 Civic and a 1 1/4" crows foot wrench (which I happen to own) worked great to remove the inner tie rod. Buying a set of these wrenches would probably cost about the same as the special tool and give you a much more flexible set of tools in your tool arsenal. Thanks for the video AG.

[@FroztiProductions]

Thanks bro ima do that instead.

[@rafaelduran5431]

Thanks

[@bgdesignandsolutions]

You're absolutely right. A crow foot works very well, they are very strong, and usually have no issues. I have a set in steel because they are thinner than the regular chrome ones. But I had to grind one down at an angle on the inner side because it was too thick and didn't fit in between the tie rod space and the washer at the end. Other than that, I see no need for a special tool. However, the special tools are already thin and work very well too. The issue with them is they come in different diameters tubes and the smaller diameter one will not fit many vehicles. So I "suggest/recommend" the larger diameter one to accommodate a wider variety of vehicles if someone is doing a lot of front end work. Just my viewpoint.

[@ericjkent]

When I change tie rods on my personal cars I just count how many turns it took to unscrew it when I put the new one on I screw it on the same amount of turn works like a charm.All my cars steer straight and dont chew up tires,

[@hazaqames477]

Finding unexpected part needs during a repair is all too common. I learned to treat these times as adventures instead of frustrations or setbacks! But I also learned to have a 2nd vehicle just in case too! It's no fun walking by foot to Autozone lol.

[@TristonSmith_ThePlumbingSmith]

Is a set bacc bro. Could been done sooner if they provided everything needed. Doesn't mean u gotta get frustrated tho

[@kicknsystm]

Just spotted a bad boot yesterday so figured while I'm in there I'll replace the tie rod ends. Thanks for the help.

[@Emperor_1971]

Hey the castle nuts for the outter tie rod if you tighten hard the hole is way on the bottom n cotton pin don’t sit in the hole

[@TristonSmith_ThePlumbingSmith]

I used channel locks to remove and install my tie rods

[@toppo3667]

Thank you! I needed that.

[@darensky]

Did you detent the lock washer on the inner tie rod?

[@JohnnieIsBored]

I also plan on doing this project and also read that you have to detent the lock washer as well. Would you happen to know what that actually looks like?

[@darensky]

@@JohnnieIsBored it's a cupped washer that goes on the end of the inner tie rods that you need to detent on 4 sides to lock it in place. HTH👍

[@CivicFiberglassDoor]

@@darensky is there really a way to detent all 4 without pulling the rack?

[@darensky]

@@CivicFiberglassDoor I don't think so, when I did it with the rack in I could only get to 3 sides.

[@dannydequiroz4435]

Thanks for this video, its a big help, we have the same car, EK Hatch.

[@konglee7284]

Did you guys sell your B2200 truck. Or what's next for it?

[@AbnormalGarage]

We still got it. It’ll be back hopefully soon. Just need the social distancing/quarantine to be over with so we can get back to normal and continue working on the truck.

[@josem7932]

@@AbnormalGarage please do

[@MegaDevify]

Thanks for the video! Very instructional and informative

[@thatDavidMota]

Excellent video bro thank you!

[@masterjack8222]

What is the model of that impact ? It is so compact, seems even more compact than my M12 stubby

[@jordanb2149]

Would the tie rods be different if I was doing this on a bswap ek hatch

[@OneManOnFire]

On the inner tie rod ends did you feel play?

[@christianalvarez5461]

Thank you for this vid, much needed🙏

[@brandonbarrientos7252]

What happens if you dont put the little vent tube on??

[@herranton]

It's not a vent tube. It's called a zirc fitting. It allows you to hook up a grease gun to the ball joint so you can fill it with grease. If you don't do it the ball joint will wear prematurely and fail, probably very quickly. Running a ball joint without grease is like running your engine without oil. It needs it to work properly. Yes, I realize this is a two year old question. I hope that the op found their answer before this, but I figured I would answer just in case anyone else sees this and has the same question.

[@werdlyfe9577]

how have the inexpensive tie rods held up?

[@AbnormalGarage]

They’ve held up great so far

[@werdlyfe9577]

@@AbnormalGarage good to hear

[@Luke3026]

@@AbnormalGarage Good to hear! I was about to ask the same question. I have a set of these tie rods coming tomorrow. Nice video BTW.

[@hondaservicecenter]

As long as you get alignment you be alright

[@natemanning3744]

COOL WHEELS!!

[@AbnormalGarage]

Thanks!

[@adonicaregiste7981]

Does the back control arms use the same parts ? I got the side of the back driver side hit and now the tires are popping out like the tire is not straight on the road

[@williamdavis7613]

This is old but for anyone else that sees you need an alignment done but for the meantime to drive to get one you can adjust it yourself so they at least look straight but you still need to get a proper alignment on a alignment rack

[@mattlovett7038]

What did you use to take that clip off?

[@dirtydavesgarage8251]

maybe i missed it but was there a reason you couldn't re-use those washers/lock plates that were on the original inside tie rods?

[@AbnormalGarage]

There's 2 tabs on the lock washer that keep the tie rod from unthreading. When you remove the inner tie rod those tabs break off, and the lock washer is no longer usable. You can see at 6:16 in the video the broken tabs on the lock washer, and at 6:56 you can see what they're supposed to look like. Then at 7:41 you can see how it gets put in and keeps the inner tie rod from backing out.

[@dirtydavesgarage8251]

@@AbnormalGarage Gotcha. Mine actually stayed intact, but the new tie rods actually included them, so I used the new ones. Thanks!

[@kaybevang536]

@@AbnormalGarageAlso u can use pliers to crush the dents on the washer to be safe never had a problem with them but people say is a must better safe then sorry never had a problem tho

[@hazaqames477]

How to you know how much grease to put in?

[@rafaelduran5431]

Great video thanks

[@Yaboii336]

So prior to repair your car didn't have the washer?

[@AbnormalGarage]

Yes it did. At 6:10 I show it, and it’s broken so it needed replaced. Which is why I got replacements from Honda.

[@elliotg9993]

Good video, thanks!

[@abdalqadr1]

Regards for you from Iraq

[@sentree9857]

I have a massive PS leak coming out near driver side inner tie rod. Some people say it can be fixed while others are telling me not to waste my time and just replace the whole rack. What’s your opinion?

[@AbnormalGarage]

If you think it’s something you can repair then go for it.

[@hiimeli2564]

Tie rods can have movement but not up and down play just fyi. Inner tie rods should move in and out.

[@Butta1k]

This instrumental go hard 😂

[@molexmejia8449]

Where did u get the washer from…?

[@AbnormalGarage]

From my local Honda dealership

[@1mach28914u1]

How long did it take you to do the inner & outer tie rod ends both sides? Tia

[@AbnormalGarage]

It only took a couple hours

[@Davidmtz559]

Where did you get your tie rod Washer

[@AbnormalGarage]

Got it from a local Honda dealership

[@Davidmtz559]

Thank you 😊

[@Mephistopheles_Baphomet_TruGod]

What the heck is that extra silver not for? 🤨 just extra er what lol im stumped 😅

[@ceslagunas]

Is it possible to use the old stock lock washers? Can’t seem to find any in stock anywhere bought the same tie rods as you so didn’t come with any.

[@joeroe2839]

Exactly I'm in the same boat what did u end up doin bro??

[@iceesrule75]

Do you old or messed up tie rods mess up your ride?

[@chadroycooper370]

Hey can I get the rims?

[@thedevilriders101]

What year is your civic?

[@AbnormalGarage]

2000

[@zachhernandez7431]

Just put new rack in my EK and the inner tie rods are too long, anybody else have this problem. Probably off by 1/2” or so

[@pinchpeak5203]

How bad did that feel to drive with the old ones lol

[@M3DINA187]

Mine were old af it felt sketchy going 70 plus lol

[@hondaservicecenter]

If you get a weird vibration while braking then prob tie rod

[@DJ-ts8lx]

Great music

[@LiL-JuLian]

How many pounds of torque did u use in the inner tie rod ?

[@Zip-Tar]

I'm trying to find that as well

[@hondaservicecenter]

Tight as fk

[@jeffreyp5088]

@@Zip-Tar40lbf

[@HOESDONTMATTER]

Can i ask you something?

[@jags1567]

tank

[@VtoGarage]

#mazdab2200

[@wolfhound1a]

That's not how you check tie rods.