Tie rod replacement

[IntenseVR4]

My car has been clunking for a while now, happens when turning either way. Thought I should check it out.

I found a fair amount of play in the ball joint that connects the RHS tie rod to the steering rack.
Has anyone replaced this part, and how do you get it off?

I looked through the JPNZ Workshop manual and couldn't find anything on it!
If i can't find a used tie rod laying around in adelaide I figure the best place to get the part would be Rallyart NZ?

Thanks.

 

[jet150]

Myself and other members have bought tie rod ends from ebay US.

Look up tie rod ends for the ECLIPS they are much cheaper than Mitsi ones.

 

[godzilla]

These are the ones i brought a few days ago. Postage was a bit of a killer @ USD$56 but still heaps cheaper than the nearly $300 OEM through Rallairt NZ! (Not that i am saying Ralliart NZ are rip offs its just what they cost)

As Rob said too, if you look around you will find a few threads now on the subject.

Edit, below is what i was quoted for OEM through Ralliart NZ

MR403872 tie rod $86 ea
MB501711 rack boot $27 ea
MB912519 tie rod end $38


All available, estimates on postage $40 to $50

 

[wesleyong]

I just bought some from Repco on clearance, $8 total for both sides, yeeeeeewwwwwwww!!!

 

[godzilla]

^^ that would have just been the tie rod ends, right?

 

[jet150]

I just bought some from Repco on clearance, $8 total for both sides, yeeeeeewwwwwwww!!!

There is no possible way that you got COMPLETE tie rod & ends for both sides for $8.

 

[Guest]

I ordered a set of the same ones as Trevor bought - they should arrive in the next few days. As I've sold the Legnum, I have no use for them, so will put up a FS thread when they arrive.

 

[wesleyong]

Yes, just the ends - haha! Sorry for any confusion.

 

[Guest]

As promised - http://ozvr4.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8436 <-- 1 complete set of Tie Rod ends / sway bar links for sale.