1996 Other Oldsmobile Models tie rods

Tiny
BARBARAH51
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  • 1996 OLDSMOBILE
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 130,000 MILES
How can I tell if I need new tie rods?
Saturday, August 16th, 2008 AT 9:35 PM

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Tiny
MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

this is a feel thing, if there is any movement in the ball of the tie rod end it should be replaced, it should swivel freely but firmly and with it connected to the steering arm you should have not up & down slop in the socket.

Mark (mhpautos)
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Saturday, August 16th, 2008 AT 10:25 PM

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