L1802DT Tie Rod bent?

[sgec]

Is the tie rod for an L1802DT supposed to have a bend in it? I'm guessing it should be straight. Any harm in continuing to use this one (assuming I can get the alignment right)?

 

[Motion]

It's already off, you might as well straighten it.

 

[sgec]

Thanks. I will do that. But first I wanted to be certain that it should be straight. Its difficult to find info on the original part number 38380-4404-1.

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

Does this tie rod go from wheel to wheel or from pitman arm to wheel?

 

[sgec]

It goes from wheel to wheel.

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

Since you have the parts manual for it, can you give me part numbers for #17, 21, 24, 25, 26
I might be able to match that up to other tractor models.

 

[sgec]

Translated from Japanese:
17 38440-4487-0 Tie Rod End Right Comp
21 38440-4488-0 Tie Rod End Left Comp
24 02174-50160 Nut
25 32240-1228-0 Nut
26 38380-4404-1 Tie Rod

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

OK, yes it's supposed to be straight.
Now is it going to hurt being bent, nope, just throws the alinement off just a little bit.

 

[sgec]

Thank you so much! I'm assuming with the slight bend I should still be able to align it.