NEED ADVISE for 1994 Grand Prix SE 3.1L Inner Tie Rod Replacement

[Kanki]

Hi Everyone,

The inner tie rod needs to be replaced on 94 Grand Prix SE 3.1L. I took out the outer rod from the inner. I got the special tool to remove it, however, it does not work. The inner tie rod does not have a hex on it. The outer part of the inner rod is rotates on it self. I would be appriciated if anyone gives me an advise.
Thank you,


Kanki

 

[dsmuts]

it won't have a hex on it it'll have 2 flat spots for the tool to hook on. There are also different sized inner tie rod tools as well so make sure you have the right one.

 

[Kanki]

Thanks dsmuts,
It does not have flat spots either. Any suggestions, thanks,

 

[dsmuts]

take a pic if possible. if nothing else try a pipe wrench.

 

[Bjorn20]

lisle makes another special inner tie rod tool for the tie rods that do not have anything to grab on to; or just put a pipe wrench on it.

 

[Kanki]

Thank you all for helping me out. The inner tie rod on my vehicle is covered some type of a yellow ring, which rotates on it. I did not know that one comes out. I will try to take that one out first. I will post the result.
Thank you again.

Kaan

 

[dsmuts]

under that is the 2 flat spots i was talking about. that ring doesn't really need to go back on if you don't want it to.

 

[Kanki]

Thanks for all the advise.
I was able to took it off yesterday. I put the new part and the remaning parts. Now I have to take it to the shop for balancing.
I have one more question. I screwed the new rod to approximatley where the old one was. When the stering is showing forward the vehicle pulls to the right side. My question is if I put the new rod off from the old place, it can be still balanced witout removing and adjusting the outer tie rod?
Thank you,

Kaan

 

[dsmuts]

The inner needs to be as tight as you can get it and as for the outer they don't need to remove it to do an alignment.