hey, take the bolts loose but dont loose the adjustment
buy a haynes or chiltons repair manual at parts store , shows you step for step replacement
how to change a tie rod on a 1992 ford ranger xlt
2000 and later Ford Tauruses did NOT have an inner tie rod...just outer.
how do you repair an inner tie rod for a 96 Pontiac sunfire no repair,replace with new.
Inner or outer?
Yes it can. You need to remove the outer tie rod. Remove the boot from the inner tie rod that connects to the rack. You may need a special tool to remove the inner tie rod. But sometimes you can get a pair of vice grips and turn the inner tie rod off the rack. Sometimes there is lock tight that comes with the new inner tie rod use it. When you remove the outer tie rod count how many turns it took to remove then you can put pertty close to the same spot from where it was originally located. Then you need an alignment.
how do you change outer tie rods on a 1990 ford ranger
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.
how to replace a tie rod on a 2002 chevy calivier with a 2.2 motor?
There are two types of tie rods on a 2000 Dodge neon. The outer-tie rod connect to the inner-tie rods which mount to the steering rack. The outer units are threaded on to the inner- tie rods. Remove them by spinning it counter clockwise. Take a special tie rod socket to remove the inner-tie rod. Replace the units.
The best way to remove it is if you have a TIE-ROD BALL remover tool, looks like a two prong fork with a wedge shape. Here is a website that has a video of this operation. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VPSa-L529Ac
Remove wheel and properly support vehicle. Loosen bolt that olds outer tie rod. Disconnect outer tie rod from steering knuckle (Always use safety glasses when striking a hammer). Remove outer tie rod and count how many turns it took to remove. Remove inner tie rod boot. Use inner tie rod tool to remove inner tie rod (you can turn steering wheel so tie rod is easier to reach). Replace with new part. Properly install inner tie rod boot. Install outer tie rod and turn it as many times as it took to remove (this will help with alignment). Properly install outter tie rod and use a new cotter pin. Put wheel back on and get an alignment.