Greetings.

Need help identifying the correct procedure for replacing an inner tie rod end on the '95 960. Have a light clunk coming from that assembly; and straight-line tracking is off (periodic wandering/pulling).

Context: The car seems to have a common TRW rack.

First question -- Does the the steering ram on this model/year require a holding device to prevent damage to the steering gear or seal during inner tie rod removal and replacement?

Next, can a standard combination wrench be used to loosen the tie rod socket from the steering ram, or is this part recessed into the steering gear housing necessitating use of a special tool?

Finally, is the tie rod socket stud staked, setscrewed, or just threadlocked into place?

Looking carefully before I leap. I'll just farm it out to a local shop if there are any gotchas which require either gorilla-level strength or represent a threat to the rack from the application of tightening/loosening torque to the steering ram or seal.

Thanks for the input!

 

Check out volvotips.com for a repair manual

 

@mt6127:
Already checked Volvo Tips: 94 (not 95) 960 info for the old 740-style front end assembly; no inner tie rod procedures at all...

 

@LussiRaw:+1

 

https://www.brickboard.com/FAQ/700-9...RodReplacement

 

Lev, that's a broad-sweeping general reference which doesn't cover anything in particular related to the TRW/960 arrangement. I cannot afford to experiment with this. I need clear, direct info on my end to determine whether or not I should even start the work, if anyone here has experience with this particular car/rack configuration...

From the OP:In sum, does anyone have direct experience with this car/rack (or the relevant VADIS info) they would like to share?

Thank you again --

 

Well, I have done 940s and I am pretty sure the front suspension is the same. The instructions from that site are pretty good, I certainly can't do any better trying to guide you through...