Should I use Loctite or replace inner tie rod on ’93 Accord?

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May 11, 2025 at 3:06 pm #935 Reply
Colton
Every time I get an alignment, my inner tie rod gets unscrewed from my steering rack. To fix this, could I put Loctite on the inner tie rod, tighten it down, and then loosen the outer from the inner? It seems that the ball is not turning. Should I just replace my inner tie rod?

’93 Accord, 5-speed.
May 11, 2025 at 3:06 pm #936 Reply
Daniel
You replace the inner tie rods?

Because if there is not a mechanical lock to keep it from unscrewing, there should be loctite on it.
May 11, 2025 at 3:07 pm #937 Reply
El Brujo
Your rack was replaced and wasn’t centered when the tie rods were put on.
May 11, 2025 at 3:07 pm #938 Reply
Elliot
There’s definitely a problem here, your rack is offset. Possibly, from all the work you’ve been doing yourself. The steering wheel may need to be moved on the column spline, so they can properly align it without the rackend backing off.
May 11, 2025 at 3:07 pm #939 Reply
Billy
Bend the lock tabs with a hammer and punch. If it doesn’t have the tabs, someone forgot to put it on.
May 11, 2025 at 3:07 pm #940 Reply
Russ
You should find yourself a better alignment shop.
May 11, 2025 at 3:08 pm #941 Reply
Scott
Those older Honda Accords had a specialty lock tab for the inner tie rod. Yours is probably damaged and doesn’t hold the tie rod in place anymore.

You could use locktight, but it’s probably better to get a new tie rod with a new locking tab and secure it correctly.

As it is right now, it’s pretty dangerous if it’s coming unthreaded like that.
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