Mr30 Tie Rod Ends

[jrh001]

Hi,

Can the bushes be removed/replaced on the tie rod ends? Or does the whole tie rod end assembly have to be replaced?

JohnH

[ydr030]

Hi,

Can the bushes be removed/replaced on the tie rod ends? Or does the whole tie rod end assembly have to be replaced?

JohnH

yes.

[jrh001]

yes.

hmmm... two questions and one answer. Can I assume that the answer is 'yes' to the second question (and 'no' to the first question)?

[Ghostrider]

John,

Tie rod ends are replaced complete and you're best to try sourcing genuine Nissan, even good secondhand as opposed to the taiwanese replacements from Rare Spares. Unless of course you don't mind replacing them just about annually.

Cheers, D

[ydr030]

like he said

[jrh001]

John,

Tie rod ends are replaced complete and you're best to try sourcing genuine Nissan, even good secondhand as opposed to the taiwanese replacements from Rare Spares. Unless of course you don't mind replacing them just about annually.

Cheers, D

Thanks Dennis and ydr...

The good news is that the local Nissan dealer has them in stock. Part# 48520 0\L25 if anyone's interested.

The bad news is the price $166.90 for one!

Will look for good secondhand tie rod ends (while the genuine items gather more dust in the warehouse). No rush, current ones are still good enough.

JohnH

[Ghostrider]

John,

With your steering linkage as well, you can buy a/mkt boots that go on the knuckles/joints to help keep the water and dust out of so far good joints. Does wonders for the life of the steering.

To change the subject a little, there has been lots of discussions about rack 'n' pinion conversion, maybe try fixing the old before embarking on the new. Replace the worn bushes in the idler arm with urethane/ester, rebuild the steering box, will all contribute to much tighter more responsive steering & feedback.

For those that are interested, along with Mag86, we are trying to develop a steering box brace which will improve steering feel by leaps n bounds and maybe a brake master cylinder support as well.

Cheers, D