Freelander 2 (LR2) New tie rod ends required? (Pics)

Duckyfuzz · Apr 7, 2019

Hi
My steering is way out of alignment despite having the tracking just done. It pulls massively to one side plus I have outer tyre wear on both front tyres a. I also have a bit of vibration at higher speeds. Someone mentioned the tie rod ends could be buggered. I've had a quick inspection and the drivers side seems knackered. Can you tell by this photo?

Appreciate any help in advance. First pic is the drivers side (which feels like the problem area) 2nd pic is the passenger side

Thanks

Nodge68 · Apr 7, 2019

Duckyfuzz said:
It pulls massively to one side plus I have outer tyre wear on both front tyres a. I also have a bit of vibration at higher speeds.

Sometimes is obviously wrong that needs rectifying, by someone whose competent.

Duckyfuzz said:
Someone mentioned the tie rod ends could be buggered.

Potentially, if they're very bad.

Duckyfuzz said:
I've had a quick inspection and the drivers side seems knackered.

How did you deduce that?

Duckyfuzz said:
Can you tell by this photo?

No. A worn joint will have slop internally, but often no signs externally, unless the dust cover is split.

Duckyfuzz · Apr 7, 2019

I'm assuming the way to check this is jacked up, then move wheel side to side checking for excessive play and noise? Whilst watching rod end?

Snaggapuss · Apr 7, 2019

you need to jack the wheel up, then put a crowbar by the joint, try to move the joint, if the joint moves, even slightly they are knackered.

Stv123 · Apr 7, 2019

Leave it on the ground get someone to rock the steering side to side while you feel for any play in the joints. There should be no play at all. If your not sure get it inspected by a reputable garage not a tyre fitters

Nodge68 · Apr 7, 2019

Stv123 said:
Leave it on the ground get someone to rock the steering side to side while you feel for any play in the joints.

This^^^^

Stv123 said:
If your not sure get it inspected by a reputable garage not a tyre fitters

Exactly. Which is why I said someone competent.
Tyre fitters know nothing, most don't even know about tyre fitting.

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