How to: Replace inner tie rods (Ford)

How to: Replace inner tie rods (Ford)

How to: Change inner tie rods on your steering track rod, with an effort to maintain alignment.

Video on how to check and diagnose the outer and inner track rod: https://youtu.be/DerpCk-nsvQ
Video on changing the outer tie rod ends: https://youtu.be/dPTH4fARfT0

Ford steering playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtnCJ6JaLeS2EvbH6KXfMhenklIRYPUJt

The vehicle featured is a Ford Mondeo Mk3 (2002) but this process is generic.

You will need:
* Replacement tie rod(s), ideally with replacement boots. You can usually find on Amazon ~ US: https://amzn.to/3OMPp9b | UK: https://amzn.to/3LxRpQx
* Tie rod tool to suit. Amazon ~ US: https://amzn.to/373YWrz | UK: https://amzn.to/3vUlRxJ
* Spanner or crowfoot attachment for bar to suit track rod lock-nut (24 mm shown). An adjustable spanner may turn a nut that’s not tight
* Adjustable spanner or vise-grips (locking pliers) to hold tie rod while turning lock-nut
* Socket and spanner to suit stud nut (15 mm shown)
* Hex key to suit stud (5 mm shown)
* Breaker bar
* Ratchet handle (convenient)
* Hammer
* Torque wrench (important). The wrench in the video ~ Amazon US: http://amzn.to/2g1zGoJ | UK: http://amzn.to/2gJ7sAg
* Thread locker.

(Using the above Amazon links helps support my channel and is appreciated!)

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Craig's DIY Car says:

Amazon links (from the description):

Tie rods ~ https://amzn.to/3OMPp9b | UK: https://amzn.to/3LxRpQx

Tie rod tool ~ US: https://amzn.to/373YWrz | UK: https://amzn.to/3vUlRxJ
Torque wrench ~ US: ​http://amzn.to/2g1zGoJ | UK: ​http://amzn.to/2gJ7sAg​

future shock says:

Why would you replace them? Steering went to shit?

Flavio Fernandes says:

Muito bom na execução do serviço,bons vídeos.

Craig's DIY Car says:

Video on how to check and diagnose the outer and inner track rod: https://youtu.be/DerpCk-nsvQ

Video on changing the outer tie rod ends: https://youtu.be/dPTH4fARfT0

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