#1 How to Replace an Outer Tie Rod End
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Date: 2021-02-01
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Comments and reviews: 10
Erin
I slightly rounded off the jam nut while trying to get the sucker off (northeast, salt, rust, you get the picture. I did eventually get everything off though. Do I have to get a special hardened jam nut for a replacement, or is any nut that fits and is the same depth ok? Ill put antiseize on but Id like to have a good nut to torque on if I ever have to do these again.
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I slightly rounded off the jam nut while trying to get the sucker off (northeast, salt, rust, you get the picture. I did eventually get everything off though. Do I have to get a special hardened jam nut for a replacement, or is any nut that fits and is the same depth ok? Ill put antiseize on but Id like to have a good nut to torque on if I ever have to do these again.
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Puneet
Thanks. Really helpful. The locking nuts on my tie rods are too tight and I am not able to loosen them even after adding an extension to my wrench. Saw a video about putting heat through a torch gun. Is that a good idea? I dont want to make those nuts brittle or impact the rubber boot as it will transfer that heat.
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Thanks. Really helpful. The locking nuts on my tie rods are too tight and I am not able to loosen them even after adding an extension to my wrench. Saw a video about putting heat through a torch gun. Is that a good idea? I dont want to make those nuts brittle or impact the rubber boot as it will transfer that heat.
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Jere
Thanks, I needed to replace the tie-rod on my JD x728 where the ball joints are welded on each end of the rod. I was being a little too easy on the end of the bolt and couldn't get it to budge. I watched you video and saw the hammer was indeed called for. I should be good for another 10 years.
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Thanks, I needed to replace the tie-rod on my JD x728 where the ball joints are welded on each end of the rod. I was being a little too easy on the end of the bolt and couldn't get it to budge. I watched you video and saw the hammer was indeed called for. I should be good for another 10 years.
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Andrew
NEVER bang on the threaded stud like that. Bang on the side of the knuckle holding the tie rod end in. I hit on the threads just a little bit with the castle nut on and ruined the threads on it. They're real stripped now. I wasn't even trying to change a tie rod end but now I have to.
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NEVER bang on the threaded stud like that. Bang on the side of the knuckle holding the tie rod end in. I hit on the threads just a little bit with the castle nut on and ruined the threads on it. They're real stripped now. I wasn't even trying to change a tie rod end but now I have to.
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brassmonkeee
I've saved over 2, 000 in labor in restoring the 95 cougar gifted to me this year. Thanks for this simple guide! I'll save myself another quoted 160 by doing these myself. I've got two Moog tie rod ends en route from RockAuto, along with some new brake pads and rotors.
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I've saved over 2, 000 in labor in restoring the 95 cougar gifted to me this year. Thanks for this simple guide! I'll save myself another quoted 160 by doing these myself. I've got two Moog tie rod ends en route from RockAuto, along with some new brake pads and rotors.
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Supernova
Awesome! I wasn't able to get a good look at my bushing but my tie rods are so loose they practically fall on their own from one side to the other. I bet this is what's causing a clunking sound every time I hit a pothole.
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Awesome! I wasn't able to get a good look at my bushing but my tie rods are so loose they practically fall on their own from one side to the other. I bet this is what's causing a clunking sound every time I hit a pothole.
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Frank
Great job. my son is going to be a mechanic. love's your videos. when I get home sometimes car's apart and he's watching your videos how to do stuff. he has golden hands so thank you. your like his herp
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Great job. my son is going to be a mechanic. love's your videos. when I get home sometimes car's apart and he's watching your videos how to do stuff. he has golden hands so thank you. your like his herp
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Latina
It is NOT AN EASY JOB IF THE NUT IS RUSTED ON and stuck, I have tried heat and nothing! Is there a special tool for this I don't have enough torque and a wrench Does not do it!
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It is NOT AN EASY JOB IF THE NUT IS RUSTED ON and stuck, I have tried heat and nothing! Is there a special tool for this I don't have enough torque and a wrench Does not do it!
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David
chrisfix
I have a 2013 GMC Sierra 1500 thats lifted and has room to work in this area to change out the tie rod end. Is it necessary to remove the tire for this repair?
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chrisfix
I have a 2013 GMC Sierra 1500 thats lifted and has room to work in this area to change out the tie rod end. Is it necessary to remove the tire for this repair?
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Pete
Good video. I had to use a tool to push the tie rod out. One suggestion I learned from a mechanic, put a peice of masking tape (once it's loosened) behind the back nut,
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Good video. I had to use a tool to push the tie rod out. One suggestion I learned from a mechanic, put a peice of masking tape (once it's loosened) behind the back nut,
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