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How To Install Replace Steering Outer Tie Rod End Ford Taurus Mercury Sable 96-06 1AAuto.com
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Once the new tie rod end was installed we then added a new Zerk fitting onto the tie rod so that we could grease it. Greasing the joint should be done after everything is properly tightened. 1aauto.com 888-844-3393
Nice video. One question. Why do you put grease in it after you torque it down as opposed to before putting it on the vehicle?
Thanks. I bought a tie rod puller tool and just wanted to make sure I was using it correctly. Had to search through five vids before I found yours using the appropriate tool for the job.
It may be a bad wheel bearing if the wheel has play in it. 1aauto.com 888-844-3393
I have an 04 lancer i jacked it up and shook the tire and shakes. and when on road pulls right. does oy mean I need new inner tie rods or outter?
They should.
Do the 2000 and up Taurus have inner tie rods?
Thanks
We currently do not have an auto repair video that shows that particular repair. 1aauto.com 888-844-3393
Do you have any video’s for installing and replacing the upper ball joint, Ive been slowing redoing my right front side of my SES 01 Taurus but can’t find any video’s on your site for the upper and lower joints. I’m confident enough to do it myself I’ve replaced everything else with a ease.
Thanks I’ll check that stuff out too, the car is a 2002 2 door chev cavalier z24 with 209,000kms on it now, so little things seem to be going here and there, just did spark plugs an plug boots, a month ago, had my fuel filter replaced, then had to get my fuel tank replaced cause I was leaking fuel from my filler tube seal, in warm weather I’m gonna change my valve cover gaskets as I have a slow top end oil leak around that seal, also gonna try to take out an clean my injectors
You may also want to check all of the suspension pieces, such at the control arm, inner outer tie rods, steering stabilizer links etc.
Hey love the videos very informative and well done, I may have to be doing this repair come warm weather but not 100% sure I’ll have to try those steps of jacking it up and seeking if theres any play, I’ve been hearing a clunking when I hit some bumps recently, but can’t pin down if its in the front or the rear….if its in the rear what could it be??
wow great detail 1aauto always coming threw, good work gonna do my tie rod end 2moro
It really depends on the shops hourly rate, and also if they’ll allow you to purchase the part and bring it ot them. Hope this helps you out.
How much would that cost if you bring to a shop.
Thanks for watching.
You’re welcome. Have a great day!
We’ll keep this request in mind in the event that we need to make this repair in the future.
Video’s very helpful could you do one on replacing lower steering shaft bearing on a 01 silverado 1500?
Thanks
I replaced my outer tie rods today. I didn’t have: a lift, air tools, or 20 years experience like Mike here, but I got it done! Really helpful video, I wouldn’t have attempted it without this kind of detailed guidance. As is stands, you helped me save a good chunk of money. Thanks!
You’re welcome. Have a great day! 1aauto.com 888-844-3393
thank you very much for your information and video
yeeah CRAFTSMAN all the way
I like that tape on the tie rod as a mark…
use the puller it better and faster…did this job today on the same car and it sucked..don’t be fooled its harder than it looks because of the rust ass ford parts and how tight everything is.this dude is standing up right because of a lift…sucks being on your knees
You may have adjusted the tie rod end to far. If you have it aligned they should be able to fix it for you.
this was a great help!! I just used this tutorial to replace the tie rod ends on my 96 Mercury Sable.
Here’s the new problem: when I went to test my work, it felt like the car was trying to drive itself. WHAT DID I DO WRONG?!
You could try to spray some PB Blaster on it to try to break the bolt free. It usually helps to penetrate rust fairly well. Hope this help you out. 1aauto.com 888-844-3393
Help! the jam nut on yhe inner/ outer tie rod is stuck and I cannoy get past this stwp to get the outee tie rod of. It is really rusted on there…any ideas?
I need major help. My jam nut is rusted on and I xannot get the outer tie rod seperated from the nut an inner tie rod. How can I gwt this nut to loosen or something????
Normally you would not want to heat up the knuckle because too much would possibly hurt the wheel bearing so attaching the nut to the stud and tapping it on both the knuckle and the top of the nut should free it up. Using penetrating oil will assist in breaking it free.
a question: could some heat,not extreme heat but say from a propane torch for example,be applied to the steering knuckle to free the OLD tie rod? or would that cause other issues?
An up and down movement might also indicate worn wheel bearings.
One more point I have not seen mentioned yet is if you have rods with a grease fitting, you need a grease gun with a flexible hose (or do it prior to installation), also you only fill the rod until the rubber boot inflates a little, I could not tell if overfilling causes a blow out or if it is meant to relieve out the sides, you would think there would be some mechanism to allow old grease to be displaced by new when lubing….
Just did my first tie rod on a crusty four wheel drive, all these videos gave me the courage and knowledge to give it a go, I ended up pounding on the rods with a fork forever, even mushroomed the head lol….
Did not want to use heat. Looking back, I would not have seperated the inner and outer, because they should be changed as a unit, I would have removed both joints and take the entire inner/outer assembly out as one and put it in a vice or better yet purchase a new adjuster to join them.
Thanks for visiting our auto repair channel on YouTube, we also have some Jeep videos on our channel.
Good video as always guys!
I always look for your “how to” videos to give me the confidence for my projects
I will attempt this repair on my Jeep this weekend.
Great instructional video!
It’s hard to diagnose without actually being able to see it. There shouldn’t be very much play in the tie rod ends.