Jaybird1980 outer tie rod get the parts first verify they are the same (length and style) 1 loosen jam nut to outer tie rod (the nut that is threaded on the inner tie rod just behind the outer tie rod.) 2 (remove cotter pin) loosen castle nut or if it has a locking nut just remove the nut. air tools make life easier in this situation. 3 take a tie rod separator tool (pickle fork) and separate the tie rod from the spindle (takes a few blows) If you don't have this tool you can just use a hammer but be accurate and careful when swinging. 4after separation you should be able to unthread the outer tie rod from the inner tie rod. (leave the jam nut on or if new tie rod comes with a new jam nut take off the old by first marking a reference point where the old nut is. either count threads or take a paint marker or even tape. This keeps the toe align angle roughly where it should be. 5 reverse procedure with new part (tip use anti seize compound on the inner tie rod threads so when aligned it does not seize up long time down the road) 6 torque nuts to manufacture spec and replace cotter pin every time if it has a castle nut.
The 1999 Dodge Stratus has both front inner and outer tie rods. There are two outer tie rods and two inners, respectively. The OEM Mopar outers are #5093857AA (left) and 5094006AA (right). The inners are MOOG #EV323.
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.
Check upper ball joints and outer tie rods.Check upper ball joints and outer tie rods.
The upper ball joints in the front and rear have zerks, the outer tie rods could have zerks if they have been replaced.
Get an alignment. If still the issue, the inner and outter tie rods can be adjusted if only a certain wheel. If its both sides then you can pull the steering wheel and place it back on in the correct spot.
Inner tie rods are at each end of the steering rack, and outer tie rods attach inner tie rods to steering knuckles (what wheels attach to).
inner or outer? jaybird1980
Yes.
first jack the vehicle up safely. then remove wheel, then remove cotter pin on outter tie rod, then remove the nut then unsrew the outer tie rod, the remove the inner tie rod boot. then install a long socket just for inner tie rods use 1/2 inch rachet then reverse procedure, then take van for an alingnment.
replace inner tierod on '99 camray
its not a fun job. from underneath the hood between the engine and fire wall is the back side of the inner tie rod. there is a bolt with a safety locking tab you have to bend out to loosen the bolt from the rack. jaybird1980
A car may sway after putting new inner tie rods due to corrosion. This may also be due to the tie rods being uneven.