The Completely Pointless Thread

[LKTraz]

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The verdict on the truck is:

A broken tie rod!

It'll cost $45 for parts and Matt will replace the busted one.

The worst part about that job is separating the old one from the steering knuckle (for an outer tie rod) or the connecting shaft (for an inner).

Be sure to buy a new castle nut with it so Matt can use the old one to help beat the tie rod out. Even with a separator you still sometimes need to "convince" them to come out.

Also make sure you grease the new one. I know many come "pre-lubricated" but you should give them a shot of grease just to be sure. Sometimes the factory under lubes them.