1986 Volvo 740 Tie Rods

1986 VOLVO 740
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MRNSAYN
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I went to brakes plus to get an alignment and they told me I needed to replace inner and outer tie rods on the passenger side and the left inner tie rod. They wanted about $550. I though that was rediculous. I could buy new parts for about $150 how hard is it to replace these?
Sep 7, 2006 at 7:48 AM
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2CARPRO JACK
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a few special tools...... will need an alignment when you are done
Sep 12, 2006 at 10:23 AM
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MRTANGOGUY
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it takes a bout a half hour per side ,if you have done a few times before. any case when you take it apart make sure to count the turna as you takr the outer tirod off (reference off the stud) if the inner tie rod has a kock washer make sure to put the locke washer back and line up the tabs. If it dont have a lock washer you want to put lak tite on the threads when you rplace the inner tie rods
Dec 4, 2007 at 8:39 AM
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Replace the specified inner and outer tie rods, counting the outer tie-rod turns for reference. Reinstall and align any lock-washer tabs, or use thread locker if there is no lock washer. Special tools may be required, and a wheel alignment is needed afterward.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 1986 Volvo 740 was quoted about $550 to replace the passenger-side inner and outer tie rods and the left inner tie rod, while parts were estimated at about $150. Replies say the job can take about 30 minutes per side with experience, requires a few special tools, and must be followed by an alignment. They advise counting the outer tie-rod turns and either reinstalling the lock washer with its tabs aligned or applying thread locker if no lock washer is used.

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