Ive been looking my self and found the parts both inner and outer for about 120 total not including installation
torque specs 2000 mercury sable 3.0 12V rod bolts
I have a 1996 Mercury Sable and it did the same thing. The fix was a new transmission. My mechanic noticed that the car was running higher RPMs than it should have after replacing an engine that blew a rod through the engine because of the bad transmission.
inner rod is usually part of rack unitreplace unitsome times the "inner" rod is bolted to the cylinder outputs of the rack unit where the dust boot is located.so just remove the bolt that holds the tie rod on to the rack.
350.00 dollars
On a 2008 Mercury Sable, grease fittings are typically found on components such as the front suspension, including ball joints and tie rod ends. However, it's important to note that many modern vehicles, including the Sable, may not have grease fittings at all, as they often use sealed components that do not require regular greasing. To locate any existing grease fittings, consult the vehicle’s service manual or check the specific areas around the suspension components.
Probably more than the car is worth.
2000 Mercury sport villager with 3.3liter what does the rod caps torque at.
Check the entire front end assembly. Wear in the tie rod ends, ball joints, or other components can cause the vibration.
If that really is what happened - no.
A good way to fix a broken customized rod would be with electrical conduit. It is easy to use and most customized rods have a basic inside rod that can be matched with electrical conduit.
inner rod is usually part of rack unitreplace unitsome times the "inner" rod is bolted to the cylinder outputs of the rack unit where the dust boot is located.so just remove the bolt that holds the tie rod on to the rack.
This is an excellent article on how to replace the inner tie rod bushings, which are a common problem. http://www.allpar.com/fix/intrepid-steering.html