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This replacement procedure can be used for:
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The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change tie rod end / track rod end on HONDA INSIGHT 2 (ZE) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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All the parts you need to replace – Track Rod End for INSIGHT (ZE_) and other HONDA models
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Track rod end
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Rod Assembly
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Repair Kit, tie rod
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Repair Kit, tie rod end
How to change Mounting Kit, tie rod end on Honda Insight ZE2/ZE3 1.3 IMA (ZE28, ZE2) – step-by-step instructions for straightforward car repair
Mounting Kit, tie rod end
Tools
Replacement: track rod end – Honda Insight ZE2_ZE3. Tools you might need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Combination spanner #19
Drive socket # 17
Wheel impact socket #19
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Round-nose pliers
Vernier caliper
Tap wrench
Ball joint puller
Crow bar
Wheel chock
Replacement: track rod end – Honda Insight ZE2_ZE3. AUTODOC recommends:
  • Replace tie rod ends in pairs.
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the right and left tie rod ends.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: track rod end – Honda Insight ZE2_ZE3. Recommended sequence of steps:
  1. Step 1
    How to change Track Rod End on Honda Insight ZE2/ZE3 2009 - free PDF and video manuals
    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  2. Step 2
    How to replace HONDA INSIGHT (ZE_) 1.3 IMA (ZE28, ZE2) 2010 Track Rod End - step-by-step manuals and video guides
    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
  3. Step 3
    Honda Insight ZE2/ZE3 1.3 IMA (ZE2) 2011 Track Rod End replacement: free workshop manuals
    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
  4. Step 4
    Changing Track Rod End on HONDA INSIGHT (ZE_) 1.3 IMA (ZE28, ZE2) 2012 by yourself
    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    Replacement: track rod end – Honda Insight ZE2_ZE3. Tip:
    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
  5. Step 5
    How to remove HONDA INSIGHT 1.3 IMA (ZE2) 2013 Track Rod End - online easy-to-follow instructions
    Remove the wheel.
  6. Step 6
    How to replace Track Rod End on HONDA INSIGHT (ZE_) 2014: download PDF manuals and video instructions
    Clean the fastener connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  7. Step 7
    How hard is it to do yourself: Track Rod End replacement on Honda Insight ZE2/ZE3 1.3 IMA (ZE28, ZE2) 2015 - download illustrated guide
    Remove the cotter pin fixing the tie rod end fastening. Use a crowbar. Use round-nose pliers.
  8. Step 8
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    Unscrew the end fastening nut to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #17. Use a tap wrench.
  9. Step 9
    Changing of Track Rod End on Honda Insight ZE2/ZE3 2017 won't be an issue if you follow this illustrated step-by-step guide
    Disconnect the tie rod end from the steering knuckle. Use a ball joint puller.
  10. Step 10
    HONDA INSIGHT 1.5 IMA (ZE3) Track Rod End replacement: online guides and video tutorials
    When deinstalling, mark or measure the precise position of the ball joint on the track rod, or count the number of turns in order to prevent misalignment afterward. Use a vernier caliper.
  11. Step 11
    Replacing Track Rod End on Honda Insight ZE2/ZE3 2019 1.3 IMA (ZE28, ZE2) by yourself
    Loosen the lock nut securing the tie rod end to the tie rod. Use a combination spanner #19.
  12. Step 12
    INSIGHT (ZE_) 1.3 IMA (ZE2) 2020 Track Rod End DIY replacement workshop manual
    Screw the end out of the tie rod.
  13. Step 13
    How to change Track Rod End on HONDA INSIGHT (ZE_) 2021 - tips and tricks
    Clean the mounting seats of the tie rod end. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  14. Step 14
    Step-by-step recommendations for DIY replacement Honda Insight ZE2/ZE3 2022 1.3 IMA (ZE2) Track Rod End
    Screw on a new tie rod end.
    Replacement: track rod end – Honda Insight ZE2_ZE3. AUTODOC experts recommend:
    While installing the steering rod end remember to make the same number of turns or to leave the same length of thread showing as per your measurements.
  15. Step 15
    DIY replacement of Track Rod End on HONDA INSIGHT (ZE_) 1.5 IMA (ZE3) 2023 is not an issue anymore with our step-by-step tutorial
    Connect the tie rod end to the steering knuckle.
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