How to: Change outer tie rod ends 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
The vehicle featured is a Ford Mondeo Mk3 (2002) but this process is generic.
You will need:
* Replacement tie rod end(s), with replacement stud nuts. You can usually find on Amazon ~ US: https://amzn.to/2h4SGUT | UK: https://amzn.to/2gYbMIj
* 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 (depending on design)
* Breaker bar
* Ratchet handle (convenient)
* Hammer
* Torque wrench (important for tightening the stud nut on the ball joint)
* Thread locker if re-using old stud nut.
Post time: Aug-07-2017