They're easy, if you have the right tools.

Buy an inner tierod tool set, and the job is cake. Harbor Freight sells a halfway decent set for $50.

Remember that it is recommended that you get an alignment after replacing inner or outer tie rod ends.

 

It's easy don't worry about that special tool. All you need is a big crescent wrench or channel locks.

 

All you need is a big crescent wrench

Yep, count the threads and do your own alignment per MFE's article in the Tech section.

 

I used the big long socket inner tie rod tool and I thought it was a pain simply because it was tough to get any leverage on it.
If you rent the tool, I'd say use it for loosening and final tightening. The rest of the work is better handled by an adjustable crescent wrench ( that opens to at least an inch )

The hex ends of the ITR's aren't true so you won't really find a specific wrench size to fit on it ( at least that's how it was the few times i've done it )

 

Don't mess around with those metal clamps for the bellows boots either, just use zip ties.

 

Yeah one guy said he used band clamps. That sounds like it would be strong enough.

 

I used an open end wrench to remove the inner tie-rods. It was close to a 1-1/4". Keep the rack in the car to remove them as once you remove it you really don't have a way to back the rack other than a pipe wrench. Other than that it is pretty straight forward. No matter what you do as far a counting threads and all use MFE's article or just take it to an alignment shop.

One other note, if there is any PS fluid in the boots I would suggest just replacing the rack.

Darren

 

Even though i hate their price, I have a Goodyear less than a mile from my house. Ill get my toe as close as I can and then fork over $65.