Lift and support the vehical remove weel disconnect outer tie rod from the steering knuckle remove inner tie rod boot from the rack then remove the tabed lock washer then unscrew the inner tie rod from the rack with the correct tool or a big pair of channel locks and a hammer
how do you repair an inner tie rod for a 96 Pontiac sunfire no repair,replace with new.
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.
Inner or outer?
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.
on a steering rack the inner tie rod is threaded and will be the mount for the outer tie rod.
Inner tie rod end 185.00 with labor outer tie rod end 165.00 with labor plus alignment
how to replace a tie rod on a 2002 chevy calivier with a 2.2 motor?
Remove wheel and properly support vehicle. Remove outter tie rod from steering knuckle. Remove outter tie rod, count how many turns it takes to remove from inner tie rod. Remove inner tie rod boot. Use inner tie rod tool to remove inner tie rod. Install new inner tie rod (with inner tie rod tool) and do not overtighten. Properly install inner tie rod boot (you can use a zip tie on part that attaches to rack). Install outter tie rod and use the same amount of turns that you counted during removal (this will help with alignment). Install tie rod to steering knuckle and use a new cotter pin. Put wheel on and get an alignment.
Remove wheel and disconnect outer tie rod from lower control arm. Clearly mark original position of outer tie rod end on shaft and remove outer tie rod end. Remove rack and pinion boot revealing. Unscrew inner tie rod from rack and pinion assembly.
remove cotter pin from castle nut on outer tie rod end. loosen from threads enough to mark threads for replacement. pull and remove ball socket.. remove boot inner boot clamp from inner tire rod rod. unbolt tie rod using special tool supplied by auto parts store. thread in inner tie rod end. reinstall boot using plastic tie or adjustable clamp. reattach rod to outer tie rod end.
The estimated cost to replace one inner tie rod end on a 2003 Isuzu Rodeo is between $121 and $227 including parts and labor. The estimated cost to replace one outer tie rod end is $118 to $205.
Properly support vehicle & remove wheel(s). (You may want to replace both sides if you are not trying to save money) Remove cotter pin from outter tie rod nut. Loosen nut half way. Use a small sledge hammer to strike steering knuckle where it holds tie rod stud (do NOT strike tie rod nut or stud). This will loosen outer tie rod from steering knuckle. When outer tie rod is loosened from steering knuck remove tie rod nut and tie rod. Count how many turns it takes to remove outer tie rod (make sure you hold inner tie rod shaft in place when doing so). This will help you get an accurate alignment when installing new part. To remove outer tie rod you must loosen nut (with open-end wrench) that is on inner tie rod shaft secured to outer tie rod. (Lefty loosey) Remove the rubber boot that houses inner tie rod (there is a fastener securing it to steering rack). Break fastener. Use inner tie rod tool to remove inner tie rod (turn left to remove). Install new part and secure inner tie rod boot with a zip tie. Ensure it is properly secured. Install outer tie rod (with as many turns as it took to remove) on new inner tie rod while holding inner tie rod shaft in place. You may use anti-seize (may come with new part) to place on threads of new inner tie rod. Install and do not overtighten any parts and use a new cotter pin on outer tie rod nut. Get alignment and your finished!