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How to: Replace inner tie rods (Ford)

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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:    • How to: Check track rod and inner/out...  
Video on changing the outer tie rod ends:    • How to: Replace outer tie rod ends (F...  
Video on taking out the steering rack:    • How to: Replace steering rack (Ford M...  

Ford steering playlist:    • Ford steering  

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 locknut (24 mm shown). An adjustable spanner may turn a nut that's not tight
* Adjustable spanner or visegrips (locking pliers) to hold tie rod while turning locknut
* 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!)

posted by vinadasey