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Title: Inner tie rods
Post by: Pup70 on October 10, 2011, 12:25:38 PM

Dose any one have any directions on how to change out inner tie rods on a 77 cruizer wagon.  LIke if there are special tools or is it some thing that can be done at home.

Thanx
Mike

Title: Re: Inner tie rods
Post by: dave1987 on October 10, 2011, 02:23:26 PM

I was going to change them on my 78 Sedan but couldn't locate them. I have a manual rack though, you may have power steering and they are different.

There is a special socket that goes in the end of the rack far enough to get the tie rod nut, but I haven't located it. I know parts stores that had tool rentals had it available at one time though. Might want to call around.

Title: Re: Inner tie rods
Post by: Pinto5.0 on October 10, 2011, 09:04:17 PM

The correct inner tie rods are Moog EV117 for power racks '74-up & Moog EV102 for manual racks. The EV102's are discontinued but Ebay always has some.

Title: Re: Inner tie rods
Post by: ToniJ1960 on October 12, 2011, 03:41:05 AM

 I just had an inner tie rod replaced on my 78 wagon with ps. I dont think the guy used any special wrench or anything,but it gave him a fit for a while trying to get the new one to thread on.

Title: Re: Inner tie rods
Post by: D.R.Ball on October 14, 2011, 09:25:42 PM

I think there is a pin you need to drill out...I'll check my Ford Manual tomorrow....

Title: Re: Inner tie rods
Post by: Pinto5.0 on October 15, 2011, 06:04:39 AM

Quote from: D.R.Ball on October 14, 2011, 09:25:42 PM

I think there is a pin you need to drill out...I'll check my Ford Manual tomorrow....

That roll pin is hardened steel, just tap it out with a pin punch.