I have a nissan 200sx and it feels like it is out of alignment. The steering wheel is turned at an angle for the car to go straight. I thought it was just out of alignment but my bro drove it and he said he thinks its the tie rod. How would i tell if it is the tie rod?
2007-05-12 15:09:22 · 8 answers · asked by diamondback727 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
you can take a quick look at it and see if its bent or anything,if it was broken you couldn't steer it,so if you can still drive it its still together,but they do bend real easy if you hit a curb with them,sometimes even a big hole in the road will bend them ,but one good look at it,and you,ll know,good luck with it.
2007-05-12 15:14:16 · answer #1 · answered by dodge man 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If the tie-rod was broken, you couldn't steer it. The tie rod end may be worn out and loose. Jack up the car, with the load off of the tires, pull and shake the tie rod, watching for excess movement in the tie rod ends. The only movement should be a twisting action of the ball and socket. No looseness is allowed. Good luck.
2007-05-12 22:15:58 · answer #2 · answered by rat396 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tie rod ends wear out ,, they are a ball and socket type joint ,,
If you have any up and down movwmwnt in the joint the tie rod end is bad ,, it the tie rod is broken you will probably be able to see it hanging down if not draging the ground ,, in this case you will be unable to steer the car at all ! !
2007-05-12 22:20:53 · answer #3 · answered by Littlebear 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You would have a hard time keeping the car on the road if that was the case, because the wheel would tend to go where it wanted. The easiest way to tell is to stick your head under there and look; all those suspension components are easily visible.
2007-05-12 22:15:55 · answer #4 · answered by Ben 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take it to you local nissan dealer. If a tie rod was broken you would not be able to drive the car.SAFTY FIRST. Take it to the dealer for repair.
2007-05-12 22:35:42 · answer #5 · answered by HyperGforce 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
a bad tie rod will make the steering shake and throw the toe end off.
2007-05-13 02:25:35 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Your tie rod is not broken or you wouldn't be able to drive your car.
2007-05-12 22:13:57 · answer #7 · answered by Ron B 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Go to the front wheels, put your hands @ 9 &3 o'clock apply pressure alternating in opposite directions. if you have more than 3/8 of play in either wheel you may need front end work.
2007-05-12 22:15:04 · answer #8 · answered by busted_glass 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋