How to remove and install a Tie Rod End on an Acura Legend?

To remove the tie-rod end, first loosen the wheel lug nuts, raise the front of the vehicle, support it securely on jackstands, and remove the wheel. Next, hold the tie-rod end with a backup wrench and loosen the jam nut enough to mark the position of the tie-rod end in relation to the threads, making an alignment mark on the exposed threads along the edge of the tie-rod end. Remove the cotter pin and loosen the nut on the tie-rod end stud without completely removing it. Use a two-jaw puller to separate the tie-rod from the steering knuckle arm, then remove the nut and detach the tie-rod. Unscrew the tie-rod end from the tie-rod. For installation, thread the tie-rod end onto the marked position and insert the tie-rod stud into the steering knuckle arm without tightening the jam nut yet. Install the castellated nut on the stud and tighten it to the specified torque, then install a new cotter pin. Securely tighten the jam nut, install the wheel and lug nuts, lower the vehicle, and tighten the lug nuts to the specified torque. Finally, have the alignment checked by a dealer service department or an alignment shop.

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Acura Legend Driver Side Tie Rod End
Part Number: 53560-SD4-003
Product Specifications
- Other Name: End, Driver Side Tie Rod ; Outer Tie Rod; Outer Tie Rod
- Position: Driver Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Acura's factory warranty.
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Acura Legend Passenger Side Steering Tie Rod End
Part Number: 53540-SD4-003
Product Specifications
- Other Name: End, Passenger Side Tie Rod ; Outer Tie Rod; Outer Tie Rod
- Position: Passenger Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Acura's factory warranty.
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Acura Legend Driver Side Tie Rod End
Part Number: 53560-SP0-023
Product Specifications
- Other Name: End, Driver Side Tie Rod ; Outer Tie Rod; Outer Tie Rod
- Position: Driver Side
- Replaces: 53560-SP0-013
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Acura's factory warranty.
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Acura Legend Driver Side Tie Rod End
Part Number: 53560-SP0-013
Product Specifications
- Other Name: End, Driver Side Tie Rod
- Position: Driver Side
- Replaced by: 53560-SP0-023
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Acura's factory warranty.
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Acura Legend Passenger Side Tie Rod End
Part Number: 53540-SP0-023
Product Specifications
- Other Name: End, Passenger Side Tie Rod ; Outer Tie Rod; Outer Tie Rod
- Position: Passenger Side
- Replaces: 53540-SP0-013
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Acura's factory warranty.

Acura Legend Tie Rod End

Acura Legend Tie Rod End in combination with the steering rack or gearbox delivers the crisp steering response drivers expect by connecting the steering rack or gearbox to the knuckle so wheel input becomes immediate wheel movement. The Tie Rod End, which is a pair of inner and outer joints, transfers force from the center link or rack gear, locking in alignment and maintaining stability during tight turns as well as slow-speed parking. Throughout the Acura range, the Legend employed two steering layouts. Early Legend versions featured the conventional gearbox with pitman arm, idler arm, center link, and Tie Rod End units to complete the linkage, with later builds adopting rack and pinion hardware where a sliding rack connects directly to each wheel via a more simplistic Tie Rod End assembly, saving weight and providing a better feel. Both setups employ sealed ball-and-socket joints that can become loose or tight after miles of movement to keep Acura steering sharp. Hydraulic or electric power assist might be applied to lighten the effort, but the Tie Rod End remains the mechanical bridge that makes an Acura ride and maintains the confident control long trusted in a Legend.

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Acura Legend Tie Rod End Parts Questions & Experts Answers

Passenger Side Steering Tie Rod End
53540-SD4-003
Q: How to remove and install a Tie Rod End on an Acura Legend?
A:
To remove the tie-rod end, first loosen the wheel lug nuts, raise the front of the vehicle, support it securely on jackstands, and remove the wheel. Next, hold the tie-rod end with a backup wrench and loosen the jam nut enough to mark the position of the tie-rod end in relation to the threads, making an alignment mark on the exposed threads along the edge of the tie-rod end. Remove the cotter pin and loosen the nut on the tie-rod end stud without completely removing it. Use a two-jaw puller to separate the tie-rod from the Steering Knuckle arm, then remove the nut and detach the tie-rod. Unscrew the tie-rod end from the tie-rod. For installation, thread the tie-rod end onto the marked position and insert the tie-rod stud into the steering knuckle arm without tightening the jam nut yet. Install the castellated nut on the stud and tighten it to the specified torque, then install a new cotter pin. Securely tighten the jam nut, install the wheel and lug nuts, lower the vehicle, and tighten the lug nuts to the specified torque. Finally, have the alignment checked by a dealer service department or an alignment shop.