Really tight Tie Rod - good or bad?

[daddycool]

i replaced both tie rods about four months ago. one moves fairly freely with no play, one is so tight that if i use a spanner to turn the bar itself, it undoes the joint at the steering rack. so, defo no play, but very very stiff. good or bad?

 

[daddycool]

anyone? with the rack off the car i can lift the whole rack just by holding the tie rod, and it doesn't move in it's socket

 

[masterjohnson]

i replaced both tie rods about four months ago. one moves fairly freely with no play, one is so tight that if i use a spanner to turn the bar itself, it undoes the joint at the steering rack. so, defo no play, but very very stiff. good or bad?

well i am also thinking to do that one on mine but i guess the best way is to see it first in action. lol u should try it now then i will wait for your feedback.kidding. so you will be using only a spanner for that tie rod end? i think there are other tools that we could use check this out http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?553441-Tie rod-tool

 

[daddycool]

i've since discovered that it's not what's causing my problem. even with both tie rods disconnected from the hubs, i can still feel feint knocking so it's either column or rack

with regards to tool to remove tie rods, i did what fred did, i got a 32/36mm viscous spanner. they are much narrower than standard spanners. i cut the 32mm head off and used it in conjunction with mole grips. works a treat