You don't really throw a tie rod, it is part of the steering and you would have no control over steering or one wheel will become uncontrollable.
Undriveable is what it is.
That is usually a sign of bad ball joints and/or tie rod ends.
A bad Tie rod usuallydoesn't SOUND like anything, but some good indicators that you have a bad tie rod are incorrect alignment, and uneven tire wear on your front tires.
it looks like a tie when you go to work or court or grautions
The tie rod is a rod acting as a tie in a building or other structure. A tie rod is also referred to as a rod in the steering gear of a motor vehicle.
More than likely when the tie rod end is worn you will feel a shake come and go in the front end. It will feel like the tire is out of balance. Then most likely it is just the ball joint being loose. It will have to be replaced and an alignment is recommended.
on a steering rack the inner tie rod is threaded and will be the mount for the outer tie rod.
What you're referring to is a tie-rod. A tie-rod is a hardened straight rod that is threaded on either end. On the ends are ball joints that connect the steering knuckle to the steering rack.
I believe your referring to a tie rod, which is a steering component. There is an inner tie rod and an outer tie rod. The inner tie rod connects to the steering rack which is what is used to turn your wheels left or right. The outer tie rod connects to the inner tie rod and also to the steering knuckle. If you've got a newer 300 series car, chances are your gonna have them replaced because there are some problems with tie rods on these cars. A TIE rod connects the steering to the wheel.
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.
I believe your referring to a tie rod, which is a steering component. There is an inner tie rod and an outer tie rod. The inner tie rod connects to the steering rack which is what is used to turn your wheels left or right. The outer tie rod connects to the inner tie rod and also to the steering knuckle. If you've got a newer 300 series car, chances are your gonna have them replaced because there are some problems with tie rods on these cars. A TIE rod connects the steering to the wheel.
Remove the tie rod nut. Pop tie rod out of the hole in spindle. Unscrew tie rod from steering box. Install new tie rod in reverse order. Have front end aligned.
Jack up the car in the front. , imagine the wheel as a compass, and grab it on the East and West sides, push and pull on it.If you feel like its loose, watch the outer tie rod end where it attaches to the knuckle or suspension - if you see it moving with any play on that joint, chances are you need an outer tie rod end.If you don't see it moving there, chances are you need an inner tie rod.See "Related Questions" below