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Old 12-29-2001, 10:40 AM
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Question Help needed on124 tie rod replacement

What type and size bit is used to remove the bolt from the inner and outer tie rod assembly on a 92 300D 2.5? I have tried 5.0mm 5.5mm and 6.0mm Allens to no avail. help is appreciated.

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Old 12-29-2001, 04:40 PM
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If you are talking the hex that a;;ows you to hold the taper shafts, it should be 5 mm.
But the nuts should come off without having to hold the shaft.
May need to hold them on the replacement 'til the taper grabs.
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Old 12-30-2001, 10:16 AM
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I have actually found the driver's side to be 5.0mm and the passenger's side seems to be a torx between T30 and T40. Could this be so? If it is, I cannot find the tool anywhere, not even at Grainger or Snap-on. Say I can find what fits, do I just screw these out to release the tie rod? the nuts came off with no problem.
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Old 12-30-2001, 10:22 AM
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They are there to hold the shaft from turning when installing the new ones.
Coming off requires a puller/fork tool.

The right side may need cleaning to get the 5mm key inserted.
I never use the hex. If you tap the new ones in, they hold enough to tighten the nuts.
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Old 12-30-2001, 11:42 AM
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Tool not required

Get a 5 lb hammer and give the spindel a manly shot (or two) outside where the tierod connects
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Old 12-30-2001, 02:00 PM
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Thanks for the help guys. I will give you an update. PA_Joe_300E, I am in Downingtown, Eagleview to be precise. Where are you?
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Old 12-30-2001, 02:48 PM
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Truth,

Just west of Coatesville

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