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robdelorenzo · 04-27-2018, 07:04 AM

Hello Forum,
I have 2 (probably) dumb questions that I would like to get some clarity on.
I have read and re-read most of the threads on these subjects, but can't quite get my head around the answers.
So here goes:

The car is a 2002 Base with 150K

1. To replace the external chain tensioners only, do the engine and the cams need to be locked at TDC or can I just unscrew the old tensioners and screw in the new ones?

2. To replace the inner tie rods, it appears to me that there is a ball joint in front of the part where a wrench would lock onto the rod to thread it into place. Would this type of tool work? I don't understand how it would go around the ball joint to reach the tabs on the inner part of the tie rod to thread it in. For that matter, I'm not clear on how any of these tools get around/over the ball joint.
I can't visualize how this works!
Some have mentioned the Harbor Freight Tie Rod Tool and others Wayne's book suggests channel locks or a plumbers wrench. Not sure which tool to get or use.

Thanks

Rob

04-27-2018, 07:04 AM	#1
robdelorenzo Registered User Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 356	2 (probably) dumb questions Hello Forum, I have 2 (probably) dumb questions that I would like to get some clarity on. I have read and re-read most of the threads on these subjects, but can't quite get my head around the answers. So here goes: The car is a 2002 Base with 150K 1. To replace the external chain tensioners only, do the engine and the cams need to be locked at TDC or can I just unscrew the old tensioners and screw in the new ones? 2. To replace the inner tie rods, it appears to me that there is a ball joint in front of the part where a wrench would lock onto the rod to thread it into place. Would this type of tool work? I don't understand how it would go around the ball joint to reach the tabs on the inner part of the tie rod to thread it in. For that matter, I'm not clear on how any of these tools get around/over the ball joint. I can't visualize how this works! Some have mentioned the Harbor Freight Tie Rod Tool and others Wayne's book suggests channel locks or a plumbers wrench. Not sure which tool to get or use. Thanks Rob Attached Images Last edited by robdelorenzo; 04-27-2018 at 07:27 AM.