Front Tie Rod Ends

[joshheat25]

I think the one Tie Rod End is bad on my 2000 GT. The passengers side is very loose and will turn very freely. The other side is stiff and is hard to turn! I was just wondering if anyone can confirm this! Thanx

 

[SaleenGT2001]

the jam nut is loose. they should not turn freely. why were you turning them?? take a 21mm wrench and tighten them down and then go get it aligned b/c if they are spinning taht means the toe is out!

 

[justinschmidt1]

so whats it mean when the tie rod squeeks when turning?...I need new tie rod ends?

 

[03ghoststang]

they can be the tie rods or it can also be the rack bushings

 

[joshheat25]

I can turn it the way of the arrows easy! How do yo know if the Tie rod is Bad?

 

[RandyStinchcomb]

no, it is suppose to move slightly, in that direction

 

[Kilgore Trout]

Take it to a tire shop and have the check tie rods, ball joints, and wheel bearing if you are concerned about it.

 

[03ghoststang]

I can turn it the way of the arrows easy! How do yo know if the Tie rod is Bad?

well when i do alignments i grab the tire in the 3 and 9 o'clock position and move it back and forth there should'nt be any movement if there is then either the inner tierod went bad and sometimes it is the outer tierod

 

[joshheat25]

Well it turns out that the pass. side outer tie rod end is bad