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Is there a such thing as a tie rod bracket?
So my neighbor's friend said he would fix my car. He looked at it and said it was the tie rod. Then he called me today and said its not the tie rod, but actually the little bracket that holds it in place. I just said okay, not knowing what he was talking about lol and he said he would fix it tonight after work. I went and called our local O'Reilly Auto Part store and asked them about it and they said there is no bracket for my tie rod. I don't want to bother the guy who's fixing it because he's working right now but I was hoping someone might be able to give me some insight on what he was talking about. I'm just wondering if this is going to be a more expensive fix or what to expect because I'm tight on money. The guy who's fixing it isn't a mechanic by profession, but is very skilled with cars and said he's completely confident that he can fix it. Any ideas? By the way, I have a 1997 Grand Prix GTP.
Alright since one of you asked for more details, my car started losing its steering about a week ago. The steering started getting really loose and there was a lot of play in the wheel. When I would turn my wheel to the left, I would have to almost turn the wheel upside down to get it to turn and when I took a left turn, my wheels would feel a little wobbly, as if the steering was loose and not controlling the wheels. It progressively got worse over the next few days. I had my neighbor's friend look at it and he said it was the tie rod. He said he could see it was broken and when he turned the wheel from side to side when it was parked, he could hear a popping noise. He took it to his house and called me and said its not the tie rod, but rather the actual "bracket" as he called it that holds the tie rod into place. Not sure what to think of that.
7 Answers
- Anonymous1 decade agoFavorite Answer
well is he talking about the tie rod coupler maybe? or is it to do with the rack & pinion? doesn't sound like he knows what it is called either.
- buddy_236Lv 61 decade ago
You are smart to question this repair, something must have made you suspicious.
There are no little brackets that hold a tie rod end in place, the outer tie rod end connects to steering knuckle on one end and the inner tie rod end on the other, the inner tie rod end is directly connected to the rack.
I would assume the steering knuckle broke, which could be considered a heavy duty bracket.
If this is the case, it could be much more expensive (around $150.00 + labor).
If it is the steering knuckle it could be a defective Dorman replacement part (part of a recall).
This would take more research unless you have owned the vehicle since it was new.
- LauraLv 45 years ago
Technically, the tie rod as a whole is made of two ends and the rod. Sometimes only the outer end is separately replaceable and, for all I know, there may be some that are all one piece. Anyway, the rod part only goes bad in a collision and the ends are the parts that wear.
- 1 decade ago
I'm guessing that there's just a difference in terminology being used. Sometimes guys working in parts stores only know what's listed on their computer. If it does get fixed, you'll most likely need an alignment done. This should be done at a shop.
- 1 decade ago
Sorry I tried to find yo a schematic, but if you go to an auto parts store they can produce a copy for you. That way you will know what you are looking for. GOOD LUCk...
- 1 decade ago
yes there is a rod bracket or it can be called a tie rod mount
Source(s): i do alot of work on cars - SidecarLv 41 decade ago
{38 Years in Bus, Car & Truck Repair and I wonder if he knows what he's talking about? "No Such Part Exists!"}
OK, Mileage and what is the car doing?
Source(s): 38 Years Exp.
