not unless both of them have play to them, we only recommend the tie rods that have play to them, and yes an alignment will be needed afterwards.some shops will recommend both, assuming they both have the same amount of mileage on the tie rods. if there is any question to the amount of play a tie rod has, just replace the other one also, it will save you having to pay for an alignment in the future
I assume you mean 'Tie rod ends' , - obviously cost depends on vehicle. More expensive and bigger vehicles have more expensive parts. Tie rod ends for a 2004 Windstar are about $45 each.
one 30 minutes
replace the tie rod ends
Yes, the inner and outer tie rods work on either side.See "Related Questions" below for more
Remove the old tie-rod from the knuckle. Loosen (or preferably replace) adjusting sleeve. Put on new tie rod and tighten everything down. Then take it and get it aligned.
check and replace tires and tie rod ends as neccassary
whats the torque odn a 2000 ford windstar 3.8 connecting rod
Grease fittings are located at upper and lower ball joints, outer tie rod ends, inner tie rod ends, pitman arm and both ends of idler arm.
Take it to a garage as you need special tools and the alignment has to be set when you replace them.
You have to replace the strut rod bushing there are two in each strut rod inner and outer bushing then you could tight them again. the one you have is already shrink.
Lay under the front while having someone turn the wheel back and forth, replace whatever parts have play in them.
Yes, and they should be checked everytime you replace an outer.