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How to Replace an Outer Tie Rod End

By Marc Howe on Jan 25, 2011 with Comments 0


Below guide will teach you  How to Replace an Outer Tie Rod End. Please follow the instructions carefully.

Things You’ll Need:

  • Combination Wrench Set
  • Mallet Hammer
  • Socket and Ratchet Set
  • Channellock Pliers
  • Flat Head Screwdriver
  • Tie Rod Turning Tool
  • 3/8 in. Drive Ratchet
  • Tie Rod End

Estimated Costs:

  • DIY Costs: Est. $143.91 parts only
  • Shop Costs: Est. $248.86 parts and labor
Outer Tie Rod End How to Replace an Outer Tie Rod End

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Instructions:

  • Park the vehicle on a flat surface and set it on parking brake.
  • Lift the front of the vehicle up using the floor jack.
  • Floor jack is not secure enough, so secure the vehicle over jack stands to ensure safety while repair work. Also chock the rear wheels.
  • Ask the assistant to spin the steering wheel from left to right direct so that you can examine the tie rod end.
  • Don’t forget to inspect the tie rod end boot for damages.
  • Take the front wheels away by unfastening the lug nuts. Use appropriate socket wrench or a ratchet to remove the nuts.
  • For future reference, mark the position of the threaded area of tie rod into the adjusting sleeve. Unsecure the nuts and bolts on adjusting sleeve.
  • Take away the cotter pin from tie rod end castle nut. Unsecure the tie rod end castle nut.
  • Detach the tie rod end from the steering knuckle. You might need a ball joint puller tool to carry out this task.
  • Remove the tie rod end from adjusting sleeve.
  • Take a new tie rod end and insert it in the adjusting sleeve. Use the reference mark and thread the tie rod end accordingly.
  • Put the tie rod end into the steering knuckle.
  • Tighten the tie rod end castle nut and recover it with cotter pin.
  • Secure the nuts and bolts on the adjusting sleeves.
  • Put the front wheels back onto the vehicle and secure them with lug nuts.
  • If you have wheel alignment problem, you can take help from any professional technician.
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Filed Under: Guides/DIY

Tags: Outer Tie Rod • Tie Rod • Tie Rod End

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