No special tools need for tie rod ends, I suppose one could use a spreader, but I just use a hammer and a little heat, if necessary. There is probably a you-tube video on it. Never had an inner tie rod go out.
Jack up the wheels, if the play is for-aft ( steering direction) its the rod end, if its up and down it's the ball joint (s) or bushings. I had a rear upper ball joint break in my 87 honda, it was on top, right above the tire. I lashed it together with bailing straps I found along the road and made it home.
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- Tony
Last edited by arcosine; 11-26-2012 at 02:44 PM..
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