a question about tein tie rod end.

[xagna]

I was checking my tein tie rod end which is still in package and to be installed soon. And I found this portion moving left and right as arrow points. It moves 1/4 inches both ways. But it also sticks to the frame quickly when I stop pushing it. When I press or squeeze the boot, some liquid comes out.

Is there something really wrong with this that I have to return it?


Modified by xagna at 4:00 PM 12/20/2005

[OldmanPurdy]

That part you circled is a ball-joint, and yes it is supposed to move around like that.......its not supposed to leak fluid though, thats a sign of the ball-joint being worn out. Was this a used part? and about how much fluid is comming out?

[grosspolluter]

Are you sure its the tie rod end your playing with? I'd double check man...that sounds sick!

[xagna]

found out that the tein one has ball joint. so it was to move sideways...