Inner Tierod end replacement?

[952.2LX]

Gettin ready to tackle this on my 95 impreza. Is there any tricks i should be aware of?

[952.2LX]

Got'r done. Only hang up is the clip. No clip on replacement. So, I used a dab of lock tite. FYI after all is assembled, remember to measure tire to tire front and back of tires in the same spot ,for a shade tree alignment.

[porcupine73]

You can reuse the washer if you just turn it so that the notches to peen over are in a different spot. Usually I use loctite along with the washer since someone mentioned they have seen them loosen up.

 

You could count the turns of the outer tie rod end as you unthread it. That would get it close. I have noticed some of the new Subaru genuine tie rod ends are a little different from the originals on the car.

[987687]

Counting the turns isn't always a failsafe way of getting the alignment the same. I've seen quite a few inner and outer ends have different amounts of threads between manufactures. Just one thread difference is enough that it'll be out of whack. Best bet is to measure the length of the tierod, and make the new assy. the same length.

[porcupine73]

Right, I just mean I usually count the turns as a way of getting it to a starting point. I compare the old and new parts. I have noticed the new Subaru genuine tie rod ends are a little different than the originals on the vehicles, but probably they have changed parts vendors a few times in the last 10-15 years. Then I use the strings method to check it when I'm done.