Turbo Tie Rod Nut?

[jamesrg]

Total newbie question, and I probably shouldn't be messing with it, however....

I installed a new MOMO steering wheel and hub and my steering wheel is a bit off to the right.

Based on my search everyone says to adjust the tierods, and if I do the driver and passenger the same amount I shouldn't mess up alignment.

With the wheel to the right / and the tracks straight, I am thinking to lengthen the passenger side and shorten the driver side.

PO installed the turbo tie tods.

Question: Do I loosen this nut on the red arrow? Then turn the rod to shorten/lengthen it. (Is that even a nut to loosen, cause I couldn't get it loose)

OR

Do I loosen the nut on green arrow and then remove it then turn the whole end to increase decrease the rod length?

TIA!

[Mark Salvetti]

You loosen the lock nut (red arrow), then you rotate the tie rod itself. See the two flat areas machined into the bottom tie rod, just below the two spacers? Use an open-end wrench there and rotate the rod.

I'm not sure I would try to do this myself - I'd be worried I would mess up the toe-in.

Mark

[jamesrg]

Thanks Mark! Might have another go at it, that freakin nut didn't want to budge. If not, I will let the alignment guys at it.

[Stutzdriver]

If the old wheel was correctly oriented before removal to install the new wheel, DO NOT change the tie rod end adjustment or you will throw the alignment out of whack. The wheel has very fine serrations and if its off and the front suspension alignment is correct, the problem is in the steering wheel installation.

[Jim Richards]

^^^this

If all you did was change the steering wheel & hub, you likely didn't get the wheel on in the correct orientation. Do not adjust your alignment! Drive your car straight forward about 10-20 feet and make sure your front tires (not your steering wheel) are tracking straight ahead. Remove your steering wheel and reposition it to be centered, without turning your front tires in the process. Enjoy!

[garment]

Were you able to get the lock nut free? What was your method?

Thanks!

Originally Posted by jamesrg

Thanks Mark! Might have another go at it, that freakin nut didn't want to budge. If not, I will let the alignment guys at it.

[jamesrg]

No luck, will be taking it to the alignment shop when time permits