1994 Toyota Celica

[FullMetal1989]

I am going to be replacing inner and outer tie rod ends and the rear sway bar linkage, and bushings on the brackets. What I'm looking for is a guide on how difficult this is going to be. I don't got a repair manual for it and can't really afford one. Was hoping someone could point me in the right direction. Mainly worried bout the tie rod ends because I haven't done them on this car ever. Not sure what I need to do this job. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[zfjohnson07]

It is very easy, ive done the outer tie rods, took about 10 minutes once i got the right part. Just jack the car up, take the tire off, take the pin out, take off bolt, then youll have to loosen one bolt and then loosen the other one. But you have to get your car aligned after you do this, it reall messes up your alignment. and then your done!

[bumperbozo]

I've heard if you count the threads on the tie rod and screw the new one into the same place you don't necessarily need an alignment, but i haven't done it myself. I will next year tho, so please post back here when you are done.

[zfjohnson07]

well when i did mine i tried to match it up exactly. got int he car ad my steering wheel was diagonal, but it was no big deal I get free alignments for 3 years. But i would suggest getting one done.

[RobMilkshakes]

It is very likely that you will still need an alignment. Counting the number of turns can get you close, but its not exact.

As for the sway bar links, you'll need a 14mm open or box wrench and a 6mm hex key or socket (IIRC). Use the hex key to keep the stud on the sway bar link from turning, and loosen the nut with the 14mm on both ends. If you can, raise the whole rear end off the ground, it'll keep the sway bar from having as much torsion meaning you'll have to pry it less to remove/reinstall the sway bar links. For the mounts, it should just be: remove the two 10mm bolts, drop the bracket, replace the bushing, replace the bracket.