Very good video friend just very inportant I have a question what is the name of that key that you used to get the Braso need one like that for your information very grateful
great video. always wondered about this. have done lots of inners on trucks with the non rack steering, have replace steering racks, never did an inner on one, lots of outers, i guess i always though you replaced the rack, never ran into this situation before, now i know, thanks. i'm hoping this is pretty much the same for gm steering racks, just cause i work at a dealer.
Great how-to video Dave. Very clear and straiht to the point. I'm having to do this to my '94 Ranger. The inner tie-rods threads stripped and the fell out of the threaded coupler as I pulled into my driveway yesterday. Thank God I wasn't on the freeway!
Thanks a bunch and keep making great DIY videos. You're doing a great service and helping honest working guys like myself save lots of money on repairs.
After looking at so many YT videos on how to replace the inner tie-rod, there is no doubt for me that your video is the best. It is very clear, precise and to the point and makes the job looks easy. Thanks once again for an excellent video.
how come there isn't a tool for that.....? i am talking about the spring clamp that you had trouble getting the needle nose on. same spring clamp used on fuel lines or other light duty hoses. pliers just don't do the job very well.
Great video Dave, your video was very helpful and i think you just saved me alot of money! I was wondering if you could answer a question that i have? I have a ford focus zts manual, when it is on and the motor is running, without driving, in like 10-15 min the temperature gage starts heating up? Do you know why this happens? People have told me its the thermo or the radiator? I would really appreciate if you could get back at me? Thanks again for the video!!!!
great video and great informationsmate but need ur help with something if u dont mind! i've removed and replaced the inner tie rod for many different car before and had no troubles with that (i used smiple different tools for 'em and they were easy!)
but now i gotta replace it on nissan maxima 2000!
and on this bloody car u cant reach it easily with any tools as i was doing before i saw ur beautiful video and i was so interested to get that tool u used it seems much easier
i went lookin for one and to buy it! but u wont beleive it if i tell u i didnt find and each person ask about it they get surprised! no one knows wat is it and wat does it do! and no one have it!!!
in ur opinin wat tools do u prefer me to use instead of that wrench or pipe?
great video dave very helpfully. i think that is my problem i dont have a wobbly wheel but a clinking sound from my front right wheel but it stops when turning right. Most people have said it sounds like a cv joint but im pretty sure my car dont have one. I just recently changed the pressure switch on the rack because of a power steering leak but there is fluid still around the end of the bellows boot so after seeing ur vid it seems i should change the inner tie rod what do u recon. cheers
On my 1999 Plymouth voyager ,I had to grind two flat spots with a grinding stone on a drill,It did not have flat spots for the tool.It came off easy. I thank the grinding made it loss.I did the outer to,And have no play at all.
VERY good video. Thx for taking time to show people how to make their own repairs. I cant believe the amount of confidence that can go into doing your own repairs after seeing Youtube videos!! Appreciate it. Question: I have some PS leaks...I think there is one on the return line,but the local shop say's they want to replace the R&P(too). Looks like leaking around the fittings to me. How often is the R&P an actual problem? No play or noise, just leaks. Is replacing whole R&P hard? advice? Thx
@jbwoody89 On most vehicles, there is an O-ring at the fitting that can be replaced when it leaks there. Usually a failed rack & pinion will either leak fluid externally, or into the bellows boot. If the only leak is at the fittings, check the PS hoses & replace the hose(s) or just the O-ring(s). If that is your only problem, you're done.
ROADRAQeCUSTOMS - Is this the same 'how to' for a older honda ? say late 80's, early 90's? Am courious to know, because I think I may have to do both sides on mine . If you ask Why? I think it's best to replace both now, than later,and have to deal with the other one later down the road.
@da1stegr Most all rack & pinion type inner tie rods are installed in a similar manner. Dodge Intrepid & similar Chryslers had some that were totally different. I can't think of any other vehicles right now that were very different.
Okay i have a question..? My car makes a Loud noise when turning. and a mechanic told me it was my Rack and Pinion. so he changed the Rack and Pinion, but now it makes a noise when i accelerate and still makes the Noise when reversing from my drive way. i was wondering what else can it be. i changed my shocks there new. i also change by ball joints. and he said my CV joints are in good condition. so please help me and respond to my comment .... thank you
Hey I was wondering how difficult u think it would be to replace the tie rods on a 94 pontiac bird and an estimate possibly on how much it should cost if I took it into a shop to do it?
Great video- I have an explorer too. I have to replace a tie rod on a 95 continental (taurus). I heard you have to hold the inner rack with a backup wrench on the teeth- is this necessary. I read you can damage the pinon from the torque? In the video you just use an impact I believe.
Hi Dave I was wondering if this is the same secquence I would use for an 87 ford escort??? just failed my state inspection for my tie rods. any info you can give me would be greatly appreciated. thank you
@dkfromga I mentioned it in the description. I lost some footage editing, or didn't actually remember to hit the record button. I used a zip-tie to replace the inner bellows boot clamp. The right thing to do is buy a bellows boot clamp. They often aren't available without buying the bellows boot. This is why I like the zip-ties.
I dig your videos. You stay on topic, clearly state what you are doing and clearly show what is being done. I just want to say thank you for helping many of us save our hard earned money. Nice job.
Nice clean cut job. I note that the tie rod was threaded normally. If you had been doing the other side of the vehicle would there have been a left hand thread on the tie rod?
@alcobaseta All of the rack & pinion type inner tie rods that I can remember replacing were right hand threads. I can't think of any that are left hand thread. They are also typically interchangeable right to left.
@roadragecustoms Thanks for that Dave. I just checked my own and both are threaded normally. The parts site I am using offers right and left hand rods. Also the forums are full of people who seem to accept the idea all in a good cause although I fought it tooth and nail. Think I will just stick with my childlike simplicity until shown otherwise.
I am doing a 99 windsatr and I cannot get the tie rod end to loosen even with an impact wrench and the tool you have. I cannot see any locking pins on the old one, but the new one came with some. do I just just going with the impact wrench, or can i damage my rack?
@mattcmyers9 Yes, you can damage the rack. Make sure there is no locking hardware still attached. The book procedure is to remove the rack & pinion assembly & clamp the rack in a vice. Then you are supposed to use a breaker bar on the inner tie rod tool. It sure is quicker to do it in the vehicle, though. I haven't had a problem doing it this way yet. Famous last words...
@ironfingers206 You may not have to remove the rack completely from the vehicle. You at least have to unbolt the R&P assy from the front sub-frame. You may have to lower the sub-frame from the body a little if you can't raise the R&P high enough to get the bushings out.
@roadragecustoms Thanks for the reply, sounds like work that should be done in a shop rather than my front parkin lot do u think??Or is it possible??......I also installing inner tie rod end also...
what should i do i can't get loosen the outer tie rod from the inner tie rod? you make it look so easy but when i tried to turn it, both tie rods move as the same time
@TheLastDesires Here are a few options. 1-You can apply heat (carefully) with a torch to the outer tie rod to make it expand. 2-You can use penetrating oil. 3-Reconnect the outer tie rod to the steering knuckle to keep it from turning. Break loose the jamb nut with a wrench. Use big pipe wrench to turn the inner tie rod until it loosens from the outer. 4-Cut the inner tie rod in half. Remove the rest of the inner tie rod with tie rod tool. Replace the inner & outer tie rods.
Dave I have a 2003 Ford Focus, the set up is similar to the one in this video. my passenger side tie rod is leaking from the bellow's boot. I'm thinking the leaking is from the rack gear (the hydraulic part between tie rods). am I wrong?
Thank you for posting this. Your video gave me the confidence to replace the inner tie rods on my daughter's '99 Stratus. The only problem I had was the OEM tie rods don't have any wrenching flats, so I had to fabricate a tool. Other than that, everything went just like your video.
Hey, I have a question...my 98 civic is losing powersteering fluid, and i look under the car at the tie rod and it seems to be coming from there...will replacing the inner tie rod stop the leaking? and if it isnt the inner tie rod, what could it possibly be?
@disturbed19th A new tie rod won't help a PS fluid leak. If the fluid is leaking from the bellows boot around the tie rod, the rack & pinion assembly should be replaced or rebuilt. Personally, I'm a 'replace it' kind of guy.
@roadragecustoms Would you know if this is an "easy" replacement that can be done at home? Can I purchase a used assemply or new? And also, i seem to be losing oil...would me needing to replace the assembly maybe drain oil if the R&P assembly is damaged?
@disturbed19th I wouldn't call it easy. On a 98 Civic EX, it takes over 3 hours if you are doing it on a lift. Some models require partial exhaust removal. If you do it wrong you could damage the airbag clock spring. An alignment is required after the rack & pinion replacement. The R&P leaking PS fluid shouldn't make the engine lose oil.
@roadragecustoms Alright so ive got allthat down. Now does this assembly pose a big threat to me if I continue to drive my car around? It creaks really noticeably when I turn my wheel at times, and I know that I need a new inner and outer tie rod, but can the RP assembly wait?
@disturbed19th Like cooking oil, PS fluid is very flammable at the right temperature. A PS leak can lead to a major vehicle fire under certain circumstances. Also, a tie rod isn't something you want to break while driving. You will have no control of your vehicle.
A full removal of the rack and pinion would of been great. I'd like to see any tips you have of your own. I sure hate installing them. And yes boots are very important.
Many thanks. You made a great video for your viewers....clear pictures with clear explaination. Based on your video, I am ready to change the inner tie-rod of my car when it gives me a problem.
hi i have a question. i have a power steeringleak on my 95 mustang but its coming from hte wear and tear of the bellows boot.... does this mean i only have to replace this part and not worry about the entire rack and pinion? plz reply thank you.
@adiaz8892 The rack & pinion shouldn't leak into the bellows boot. If the bellows boot is filling up or, worse, leaking fluid, I'd replace the rack & pinion. Some people like to rebuild racks. Not me.
I have a question. If I remove my old inner tie rod and replace it with a new one but forgot to put to the inner tie rod boot, is it safe to drive or is it going to damage anything?
how would i know if my tie rod went bad? my front left wheel is making a clunking sound sometimes when i turn and when i hit a bump. can that be the tie rod?
@roadragecustoms thanks. I was concerned about a possible pin inside of the boot at the ball of the inner rod and also twisting the rack and ruining it.
@roadragecustoms Roy is a typo sorry bout that...When I was typing this comment my co worker came when I was on break and some how his name ended up in this comment.
@sisdavid Hex is short for hexagon, a six sided shape. If you don't have the inner tie rod remover that looks like a tube, you can use a wrench on some vehicles.
@rlewis1946 Thanks Roy! We're nearly neighbors. I live north of Atlanta in Canton. I drive through Fulton county every day going to work-love the traffic! I'll be in Atlanta on the 12th of this month to watch the monster trucks.
I don't think so, it's not attached to the tie rod, it is a separate part. If you stop the video at 0:36 seconds in there is a part that is directly behind where the inner and outer tie rod screw together. It runs straight up and down. (north south) Thanks for the reply I hope this is more clear :D
@Admakit18 That is the sway bar link. The sway bar link connects the sway bar to the lower control arm. It sounds like the link on yours may be broken at the bottom. It will corner much better once it is replaced.
@roadragecustoms awesome thank you so much that is exactly the part! It disconnected at the bottom on both sides and now seems to swing freely rotating around. Time to get fixin' it! Thanks again.
Hey, quick question, what is the part that wraps directly over and then behind the tie rod? It's directly behind where the inner and outer tie rod connect. I noticed that this part was hanging down off my explorer this evening and I was able to just swing it back up and into place over/behind the tie rod. Sorry if that doesn't make sense I'm just kinda lost as to what that part is and this is the only video I've seen it in. Thanks for your time! :D
@roadragecustoms I don't think so, it's not attached to the tie rod, it is a separate part. If you stop the video at 0:36 seconds in there is a part that is directly behind where the inner and outer tie rod screw together. It runs straight up and down. (north south) Thanks for the reply I hope this is more clear :D
just a quick question. My power steering on my 93 ford escort lx 1.8 was whining real bad. i put in power steering fluid and then, while the car was sitting, all this oil came out of the bellows boot! Well dripped out of it. does that mean i have to replace the whole rack and pinion? or is there mabey just a seal i could replace also if i dont replace it, what could happen?? i could live without ps but i dont want to really jack it up. Thanks for any help.
@montelee If it were mine, I'd buy a remanufactured rack & pinion. There may be seals available, but I wouldn't go to that much trouble when a complete unit is so much easier. I also wouldn't consider a power rack without fluid a manual rack either. The pump will lock up without fluid. If the rack is leaking that fast, it probably has other issues that could lead to loss of all steering soon.
I did same job on a 94 Corolla today using an impact gun (very helpful) with this tool and while trying to help a friend get familiar with the process i found this video! He's now clear of what the hell i was talking about over on aim.
I watched a few vids about different type of car repairings, but this is the vid which seems just perfect to me. Not too long, not too short. Clear, good camera work letting enough time for watchers to recognise the details. And the narration is also clear and understandable without any so called funny but unnecessary pics or talking.
@elguero123ful I did a little research & couldn't find 1996 Jetta VR6, only Golf GTI VR6. If they are the same, you should be able to replace the inner tie rods. The procedure I found didn't tell if it could be done with the rack & pinion assembly in the vehicle. Mitchell was showing removal of assembly first. Without looking at the vehicle, I couldn't tell if it was possible on the car.
I can't unthread the outer tie rod end from the inner (passenger side). I use a wrech to hold the inner and another wrench to turn the outer but it won't work. I even applied fire heating to the outer and some penetrating liquid but still no luck. I'm going to replace both the inner and outer. I'm now thinking of cutting the inner with a saw, but any other method than that? Thanks.
I had a question. My front tires squeak when I turn the wheel left and right and was wondering what it might be? This happens when I either sit still with the car on or drive. They squeak like a squeegee on a window.
@Edcoupon Get a mechanic's stethoscope. They are maybe $4.00 at a parts store. Have someone move the steering wheel while you listen to each individual front end part (tie rods, ball joints, etc). While you are under the vehicle, check for broken boots on the same parts. Also watch my other video, "F150 squeaky ball joint replacement". The beginning of it shows what the ball joints sounded like on it.
@nokia53310 If a tie rod is bent, the alignment will be out of specification. This will cause a crooked steering wheel & abnormal tire wear. If the rack & pinion assembly was damaged when it happened, you would feel a tight spot in the steering or a fluid leak.
@wimrya11 I have lived in Michigan for 21 years and I can attest to the number of cars I've seen with a broken tie rod or ball joint causing a wheel to be turned opposite the other one. I have always suspected the salt rusting those parts to the point of breakage. The pot holes don't help either with springs and upper strut mounts.
This is an outstanding video. very helpful. Thank you very much!
formerHM 2 days ago
Nice and simple explaination.
ustopabledude 6 days ago
DO NOT USE A ZIP TIE, it does not create an air tight seal!
27GX76R 1 week ago
@romanmir01
Oh right, thanks very much...I'm posting my trucks tie rod change. I'll film it and put it on my youtube account.
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holleryband 2 weeks ago
question? would that make alot of squeaking noise before you replaced it?
sloan2007 2 weeks ago
@sloan2007 No. watch my squeaky ball joint video.
roadragecustoms 1 week ago
Very good video friend just very inportant I have a question what is the name of that key that you used to get the Braso need one like that for your information very grateful
aroldo4139 1 month ago
Oh! Did you put a new inner tie on the bela's boot? Or is it just snug on?
holleryband 1 month ago
@holleryband 3:50 - he says: "once you've got your zip tie and your outer clamp in place", so he did put a zip tie there.
romanmir01 1 month ago
Really vivid! Thanks a lot.
holleryband 1 month ago
Nice MAn .. thanks!
popoqwer 1 month ago
great video. always wondered about this. have done lots of inners on trucks with the non rack steering, have replace steering racks, never did an inner on one, lots of outers, i guess i always though you replaced the rack, never ran into this situation before, now i know, thanks. i'm hoping this is pretty much the same for gm steering racks, just cause i work at a dealer.
kenman1717 1 month ago
Thanks for the video
mohdrasem 2 months ago
Great Video Thanks!
musicinmiami 2 months ago
Great Video Thanks!
musicinmiami 2 months ago
great job !! keep it up :)
roppokai1 2 months ago
Great job!!! keep up the good work..
gottapraisehim1 2 months ago
Awesome video! Guys like you make my life a million times easier!
469kawirider469 2 months ago
I was quoted at $220 for what was done in this video. Is this an acceptable price to replace such a thing?
Hexagram777 2 months ago
so how do you know that its the inner tyrod or its just the rackin pinion?
umustbejokein 3 months ago
great video, very clear..thanks very much!!
howiedanja 3 months ago
So Dave this can work the same way on a 1994 Buick Century?
sugarhitman 3 months ago
Great how-to video Dave. Very clear and straiht to the point. I'm having to do this to my '94 Ranger. The inner tie-rods threads stripped and the fell out of the threaded coupler as I pulled into my driveway yesterday. Thank God I wasn't on the freeway!
Thanks a bunch and keep making great DIY videos. You're doing a great service and helping honest working guys like myself save lots of money on repairs.
toddpotochny 3 months ago
After looking at so many YT videos on how to replace the inner tie-rod, there is no doubt for me that your video is the best. It is very clear, precise and to the point and makes the job looks easy. Thanks once again for an excellent video.
opsvideo2008 3 months ago
Great Video!!!
amelb11 3 months ago
Thanks that was a great video i'm going to do my rack ends on the weekend and this video helped heaps thanks again
donniefias 3 months ago
how come there isn't a tool for that.....? i am talking about the spring clamp that you had trouble getting the needle nose on. same spring clamp used on fuel lines or other light duty hoses. pliers just don't do the job very well.
rtabish 3 months ago
Great video Dave, your video was very helpful and i think you just saved me alot of money! I was wondering if you could answer a question that i have? I have a ford focus zts manual, when it is on and the motor is running, without driving, in like 10-15 min the temperature gage starts heating up? Do you know why this happens? People have told me its the thermo or the radiator? I would really appreciate if you could get back at me? Thanks again for the video!!!!
fiscolr 4 months ago
Overheating, or needle moving?
roadragecustoms 4 months ago
@roadragecustoms
great video and great informationsmate but need ur help with something if u dont mind! i've removed and replaced the inner tie rod for many different car before and had no troubles with that (i used smiple different tools for 'em and they were easy!)
but now i gotta replace it on nissan maxima 2000!
and on this bloody car u cant reach it easily with any tools as i was doing before i saw ur beautiful video and i was so interested to get that tool u used it seems much easier
aussiesniper30 2 weeks ago
@aussiesniper30 OTC, Snap-On, Mac, Matco, most any good tool company will have an inner tie rod tool.
roadragecustoms 1 week ago
@roadragecustoms thnx for that mate ^_^
aussiesniper30 1 week ago
@roadragecustoms
i went lookin for one and to buy it! but u wont beleive it if i tell u i didnt find and each person ask about it they get surprised! no one knows wat is it and wat does it do! and no one have it!!!
in ur opinin wat tools do u prefer me to use instead of that wrench or pipe?
by the way i live in australia!
thank u very much my friend
aussiesniper30 2 weeks ago
great video dave very helpfully. i think that is my problem i dont have a wobbly wheel but a clinking sound from my front right wheel but it stops when turning right. Most people have said it sounds like a cv joint but im pretty sure my car dont have one. I just recently changed the pressure switch on the rack because of a power steering leak but there is fluid still around the end of the bellows boot so after seeing ur vid it seems i should change the inner tie rod what do u recon. cheers
gavinward1 4 months ago in playlist gavinward1's Favorited Videos
@gavinward1 If fluid is coming out of the bellows boot, replace the entire rack and pinion assembly.
roadragecustoms 4 months ago
On my 1999 Plymouth voyager ,I had to grind two flat spots with a grinding stone on a drill,It did not have flat spots for the tool.It came off easy. I thank the grinding made it loss.I did the outer to,And have no play at all.
Ronaldklem 4 months ago
Thanks for your excellent video.
opsvideo2008 4 months ago
Excellent video! Very well done. Thanks!
careful34 4 months ago
VERY good video. Thx for taking time to show people how to make their own repairs. I cant believe the amount of confidence that can go into doing your own repairs after seeing Youtube videos!! Appreciate it. Question: I have some PS leaks...I think there is one on the return line,but the local shop say's they want to replace the R&P(too). Looks like leaking around the fittings to me. How often is the R&P an actual problem? No play or noise, just leaks. Is replacing whole R&P hard? advice? Thx
jbwoody89 5 months ago
@jbwoody89 On most vehicles, there is an O-ring at the fitting that can be replaced when it leaks there. Usually a failed rack & pinion will either leak fluid externally, or into the bellows boot. If the only leak is at the fittings, check the PS hoses & replace the hose(s) or just the O-ring(s). If that is your only problem, you're done.
roadragecustoms 5 months ago
Perfect video, thanks a lot! Now i know what they do at my little V40 Volvo, when they change the inner tie rod....
orlando318 5 months ago
at 1:135 you can use long nose vise grips
hom2fu 5 months ago
ROADRAQeCUSTOMS - Is this the same 'how to' for a older honda ? say late 80's, early 90's? Am courious to know, because I think I may have to do both sides on mine . If you ask Why? I think it's best to replace both now, than later,and have to deal with the other one later down the road.
da1stegr 5 months ago
@da1stegr Most all rack & pinion type inner tie rods are installed in a similar manner. Dodge Intrepid & similar Chryslers had some that were totally different. I can't think of any other vehicles right now that were very different.
roadragecustoms 5 months ago
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@roadragecustoms Thank's for the advise.. And Keep up the good work... :)
da1stegr 5 months ago
I have power steering oil leaking from my boot, what is causing this to happen?
chapal2 5 months ago
@chapal2 You have a failed seal in your rack & pinion assembly. Your best bet would be to replace the rack & pinion.
roadragecustoms 5 months ago
your videos are excellent, helped me get 100% on mid term exam at tech. school i attend for automotive technology.
jiujitsukiller9 5 months ago
yes i dont think impact is good for the rack and pinion
tilou32 5 months ago
GREAT VIDEO THANK YOU!!
eduardolerma0303 5 months ago
hey I got a 1993 Ford Taurus SHO. should this be similar?
AnswersAid 5 months ago
@AnswersAid Yes, it's very similar. There is a little less room on the Taurus.
roadragecustoms 5 months ago
I am going to make similar tool for my 87 Camry
mkrp4 5 months ago
Okay i have a question..? My car makes a Loud noise when turning. and a mechanic told me it was my Rack and Pinion. so he changed the Rack and Pinion, but now it makes a noise when i accelerate and still makes the Noise when reversing from my drive way. i was wondering what else can it be. i changed my shocks there new. i also change by ball joints. and he said my CV joints are in good condition. so please help me and respond to my comment .... thank you
Themrchilango 5 months ago
Well done ima change my rod for a 06 nissan sentra
beachprosta 5 months ago
Jaimie from Mythbusters?
FallenBot 5 months ago
@FallenBot No, but I've heard that one before. Thanks for watching.
roadragecustoms 5 months ago
@roadragecustoms Haha XD, Great video by the way!
FallenBot 5 months ago
Wow,,, replaced inner tie-rod in 4 minutes... Can I bring you my car? :-)
skiraf 6 months ago
This was excellent, a big help to me
chillenlikeavillain 6 months ago
Also is like to do it myself at but everything is so compact on my firebird its the LT1 V8 5.7 liter 6 speed..
Blowphire 6 months ago
Hey I was wondering how difficult u think it would be to replace the tie rods on a 94 pontiac bird and an estimate possibly on how much it should cost if I took it into a shop to do it?
Blowphire 6 months ago
nice video..but u forget to use ur gloves ;-)
Grandvitara99 6 months ago
Great video- I have an explorer too. I have to replace a tie rod on a 95 continental (taurus). I heard you have to hold the inner rack with a backup wrench on the teeth- is this necessary. I read you can damage the pinon from the torque? In the video you just use an impact I believe.
alb12345672 7 months ago
@alb12345672 You should hold the rack to prevent damage. I did just use an impact.
roadragecustoms 7 months ago
If only removing the jam nut was that easy..... lol thanks for the vid
RightBeatRadio 7 months ago
Hi Dave I was wondering if this is the same secquence I would use for an 87 ford escort??? just failed my state inspection for my tie rods. any info you can give me would be greatly appreciated. thank you
jmcclure82 7 months ago
@jmcclure82 It isn't identical, but should be similar.
roadragecustoms 7 months ago
Did you replace the inner clamp that you said was not reusable? I didnt see you replace it in the video.
dkfromga 7 months ago
@dkfromga I mentioned it in the description. I lost some footage editing, or didn't actually remember to hit the record button. I used a zip-tie to replace the inner bellows boot clamp. The right thing to do is buy a bellows boot clamp. They often aren't available without buying the bellows boot. This is why I like the zip-ties.
roadragecustoms 7 months ago
I dig your videos. You stay on topic, clearly state what you are doing and clearly show what is being done. I just want to say thank you for helping many of us save our hard earned money. Nice job.
alderaforall 7 months ago
Nice clean cut job. I note that the tie rod was threaded normally. If you had been doing the other side of the vehicle would there have been a left hand thread on the tie rod?
alcobaseta 7 months ago
@alcobaseta All of the rack & pinion type inner tie rods that I can remember replacing were right hand threads. I can't think of any that are left hand thread. They are also typically interchangeable right to left.
roadragecustoms 7 months ago
@roadragecustoms Thanks for that Dave. I just checked my own and both are threaded normally. The parts site I am using offers right and left hand rods. Also the forums are full of people who seem to accept the idea all in a good cause although I fought it tooth and nail. Think I will just stick with my childlike simplicity until shown otherwise.
alcobaseta 7 months ago
Hi Dave,
I am doing a 99 windsatr and I cannot get the tie rod end to loosen even with an impact wrench and the tool you have. I cannot see any locking pins on the old one, but the new one came with some. do I just just going with the impact wrench, or can i damage my rack?
mattcmyers9 7 months ago
@mattcmyers9 Yes, you can damage the rack. Make sure there is no locking hardware still attached. The book procedure is to remove the rack & pinion assembly & clamp the rack in a vice. Then you are supposed to use a breaker bar on the inner tie rod tool. It sure is quicker to do it in the vehicle, though. I haven't had a problem doing it this way yet. Famous last words...
roadragecustoms 7 months ago
Thank you many times; exactly what I needed to know.
flyby2300 7 months ago
Great video! Very straight forward!
1heavyk213 7 months ago
(IMPALA 04)Is it possible to install rack bushings without taking out the rack??
ironfingers206 7 months ago
@ironfingers206 You may not have to remove the rack completely from the vehicle. You at least have to unbolt the R&P assy from the front sub-frame. You may have to lower the sub-frame from the body a little if you can't raise the R&P high enough to get the bushings out.
roadragecustoms 7 months ago
@roadragecustoms Thanks for the reply, sounds like work that should be done in a shop rather than my front parkin lot do u think??Or is it possible??......I also installing inner tie rod end also...
ironfingers206 7 months ago
thanks
Inngrown 7 months ago in playlist Steering & Suspension
Just use a pipe wrench to remove that, for God sakes.
lizard944 8 months ago
what should i do i can't get loosen the outer tie rod from the inner tie rod? you make it look so easy but when i tried to turn it, both tie rods move as the same time
TheLastDesires 8 months ago
@TheLastDesires Here are a few options. 1-You can apply heat (carefully) with a torch to the outer tie rod to make it expand. 2-You can use penetrating oil. 3-Reconnect the outer tie rod to the steering knuckle to keep it from turning. Break loose the jamb nut with a wrench. Use big pipe wrench to turn the inner tie rod until it loosens from the outer. 4-Cut the inner tie rod in half. Remove the rest of the inner tie rod with tie rod tool. Replace the inner & outer tie rods.
roadragecustoms 8 months ago
@roadragecustoms
thanks! i tried using PB plaster but it didn't work. so i used a torch and it came off pretty easy
TheLastDesires 8 months ago
@TheLastDesires Great!
roadragecustoms 8 months ago
Dave I have a 2003 Ford Focus, the set up is similar to the one in this video. my passenger side tie rod is leaking from the bellow's boot. I'm thinking the leaking is from the rack gear (the hydraulic part between tie rods). am I wrong?
philafenomeno 8 months ago
@philafenomeno No, you are right. A PS fluid leak from the bellows boot is an indication of a failed rack & pinion assembly.
roadragecustoms 8 months ago
Thank you for posting this. Your video gave me the confidence to replace the inner tie rods on my daughter's '99 Stratus. The only problem I had was the OEM tie rods don't have any wrenching flats, so I had to fabricate a tool. Other than that, everything went just like your video.
GGITS 8 months ago
From one mechanic to another *high five*
krux303 8 months ago
Hey, I have a question...my 98 civic is losing powersteering fluid, and i look under the car at the tie rod and it seems to be coming from there...will replacing the inner tie rod stop the leaking? and if it isnt the inner tie rod, what could it possibly be?
Thanks!
disturbed19th 8 months ago
@disturbed19th A new tie rod won't help a PS fluid leak. If the fluid is leaking from the bellows boot around the tie rod, the rack & pinion assembly should be replaced or rebuilt. Personally, I'm a 'replace it' kind of guy.
roadragecustoms 8 months ago
@roadragecustoms Would you know if this is an "easy" replacement that can be done at home? Can I purchase a used assemply or new? And also, i seem to be losing oil...would me needing to replace the assembly maybe drain oil if the R&P assembly is damaged?
Sorry for the 1001 questions by the way!
disturbed19th 8 months ago
@disturbed19th I wouldn't call it easy. On a 98 Civic EX, it takes over 3 hours if you are doing it on a lift. Some models require partial exhaust removal. If you do it wrong you could damage the airbag clock spring. An alignment is required after the rack & pinion replacement. The R&P leaking PS fluid shouldn't make the engine lose oil.
roadragecustoms 8 months ago
@roadragecustoms Alright so ive got allthat down. Now does this assembly pose a big threat to me if I continue to drive my car around? It creaks really noticeably when I turn my wheel at times, and I know that I need a new inner and outer tie rod, but can the RP assembly wait?
disturbed19th 8 months ago
@disturbed19th Like cooking oil, PS fluid is very flammable at the right temperature. A PS leak can lead to a major vehicle fire under certain circumstances. Also, a tie rod isn't something you want to break while driving. You will have no control of your vehicle.
roadragecustoms 8 months ago
Great video, you make it look so easy, and did a better job of explaining it.
SixFootGiant 8 months ago
1997 Ford Thunderbird needs two inner tie rods, this is a godsend. Do you have a video for strut mounts?
Prjctpatfan2009 8 months ago
@Prjctpatfan2009 Not yet. I should make one, now that you mention it...
roadragecustoms 8 months ago
@roadragecustoms yes please do strut mount
chris12123212 8 months ago
so all you guys use for a inner bellows boot clamp is a plastic zip tie?
w5jda 8 months ago
@w5jda That is what I use when the tie rod doesn't come with a new clamp.
roadragecustoms 8 months ago
Thank you, this really helps, i have a 04 ford ranger that im about to replace both inner and outer on both sides and this really helps, thanks again
Razzie24 9 months ago
Thank you so much for doing videos like these they REALLY help ALOT. Hope you keep putting more and of different cars as well. Once again Thank You.
warriorxz10 9 months ago
great vid very informative
Sinmanbassin 9 months ago
A full removal of the rack and pinion would of been great. I'd like to see any tips you have of your own. I sure hate installing them. And yes boots are very important.
Placer 9 months ago
Excellent Demonstration.
matts4290 9 months ago
Many thanks. You made a great video for your viewers....clear pictures with clear explaination. Based on your video, I am ready to change the inner tie-rod of my car when it gives me a problem.
opsvideo2008 9 months ago
That you for making this video!!
ManRossDamn 9 months ago
hi i have a question. i have a power steeringleak on my 95 mustang but its coming from hte wear and tear of the bellows boot.... does this mean i only have to replace this part and not worry about the entire rack and pinion? plz reply thank you.
adiaz8892 9 months ago
@adiaz8892 The rack & pinion shouldn't leak into the bellows boot. If the bellows boot is filling up or, worse, leaking fluid, I'd replace the rack & pinion. Some people like to rebuild racks. Not me.
roadragecustoms 9 months ago
You went to wyotech. Thats where im gonna go in august.
puppy2334 10 months ago
@puppy2334 a friend of mine is going to wyotech in august too.. hope ya'll learn a lot
ThisMakesMeThink 9 months ago
NICE!!!!
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LoveaaMandaaa399 10 months ago
I have a question. If I remove my old inner tie rod and replace it with a new one but forgot to put to the inner tie rod boot, is it safe to drive or is it going to damage anything?
DriftKing781 10 months ago
@DriftKing781 The inner tie rod ball & socket joint will be open to dirt & debris that will cause premature wear.
roadragecustoms 10 months ago
DAMN, this was almost what i was looking for. and now my enchiladas are burning, great...
hozehoe 10 months ago
my rack and pinion has the same problem.
xxxxTRDxxxx 10 months ago
how would i know if my tie rod went bad? my front left wheel is making a clunking sound sometimes when i turn and when i hit a bump. can that be the tie rod?
Maxx415 10 months ago
@Maxx415 watch?v=HKk33w86OSI
roadragecustoms 10 months ago
How close is that to doing it for the Aerostar?
dieudonneMC 10 months ago
@dieudonneMC It should be similar.
roadragecustoms 10 months ago
@roadragecustoms thanks. I was concerned about a possible pin inside of the boot at the ball of the inner rod and also twisting the rack and ruining it.
dieudonneMC 10 months ago
Just subbed. Great videos!
I'm a DIYer, so how much those inner tie rod tool usually cost? Is it worth investing money to it?
Warkhan 11 months ago
@Warkhan They are $40.00 - $100.00. Cheaper than paying someone else to do it.
roadragecustoms 11 months ago
@Warkhan If you go to advance auto parts they have the tool for rent for 100 bucks and when you bring it back they give you all your money back.
Joetheengineer 10 months ago
@Joetheengineer
I didn't know that. Thanks for the advice.
Warkhan 10 months ago
@Warkhan Anytime! Take care!
Joetheengineer 10 months ago
Roy thanks a lot keep the vids coming...
testbooster 11 months ago
@testbooster OK. Thanks, but, who is Roy?
Dave
roadragecustoms 11 months ago
@roadragecustoms Roy is a typo sorry bout that...When I was typing this comment my co worker came when I was on break and some how his name ended up in this comment.
testbooster 11 months ago
@testbooster That is funny! Thanks for watching & commenting!
roadragecustoms 11 months ago
THANK YOU!!! I have to do this on my honda..like soon! and you make it look easy!
luvtoeatit2000 11 months ago
I need to replace the rack and pinion on my 04 Titan. Do the tie rods usually come already installed with a new or refurbished rack and pinion?
thugplayer 11 months ago
@thugplayer The inner tie rods almost always come with a rack & pinion assembly. Sometimes the outer come with it too.
roadragecustoms 11 months ago
my inner tie rod does not have flats or a jam nut. Any ideas on how to get it off.
states123 11 months ago
@states123 If tie rods are available for it, you may have to use a pipe wrench or a big pair of channel locks.
roadragecustoms 11 months ago
Whats a hex and do I need that tool long tube thing?
sisdavid 11 months ago
@sisdavid Hex is short for hexagon, a six sided shape. If you don't have the inner tie rod remover that looks like a tube, you can use a wrench on some vehicles.
roadragecustoms 11 months ago
First Rate Video!! But of course, professionals make it look easy! Thanks for posting, always enjoy your videos! Roy Lewis Atlanta, Georgia USA
rlewis1946 1 year ago
@rlewis1946 Thanks Roy! We're nearly neighbors. I live north of Atlanta in Canton. I drive through Fulton county every day going to work-love the traffic! I'll be in Atlanta on the 12th of this month to watch the monster trucks.
roadragecustoms 1 year ago
How tight do you put the bolt on for the outer tie rod?
pastorellim 1 year ago
@pastorellim Spec for this vehicle is 57 - 76 Ft. Lbs.
roadragecustoms 1 year ago
I don't think so, it's not attached to the tie rod, it is a separate part. If you stop the video at 0:36 seconds in there is a part that is directly behind where the inner and outer tie rod screw together. It runs straight up and down. (north south) Thanks for the reply I hope this is more clear :D
Admakit18 1 year ago
@Admakit18 That is the sway bar link. The sway bar link connects the sway bar to the lower control arm. It sounds like the link on yours may be broken at the bottom. It will corner much better once it is replaced.
roadragecustoms 1 year ago
@roadragecustoms awesome thank you so much that is exactly the part! It disconnected at the bottom on both sides and now seems to swing freely rotating around. Time to get fixin' it! Thanks again.
Admakit18 1 year ago
Hey, quick question, what is the part that wraps directly over and then behind the tie rod? It's directly behind where the inner and outer tie rod connect. I noticed that this part was hanging down off my explorer this evening and I was able to just swing it back up and into place over/behind the tie rod. Sorry if that doesn't make sense I'm just kinda lost as to what that part is and this is the only video I've seen it in. Thanks for your time! :D
Admakit18 1 year ago
@Admakit18 Are you talking about the bellows boot? It wraps around the inner tie rod and connects to the side of the rack & pinion.
roadragecustoms 1 year ago
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@roadragecustoms I don't think so, it's not attached to the tie rod, it is a separate part. If you stop the video at 0:36 seconds in there is a part that is directly behind where the inner and outer tie rod screw together. It runs straight up and down. (north south) Thanks for the reply I hope this is more clear :D
Admakit18 1 year ago
Hello, I´m Edward from Brazil.
I´m a home mechanic.
First I´ve a question between Haynes or Chilton´s manual.
Which one do you think is better?
I´m studying if it´s possible to have at home an efficient system to
adjust the front end alignment without having to buy all the professional
equipment. If you know a cheap way to have a small front end
aligment at home, please let me know.
Bye
edviperrrr 1 year ago
@edviperrrr I think Chilton's is usually better. For home alignment check out: wvvw.youtube. com/watch?v=ZwyfUXsXTV4
roadragecustoms 1 year ago
just a quick question. My power steering on my 93 ford escort lx 1.8 was whining real bad. i put in power steering fluid and then, while the car was sitting, all this oil came out of the bellows boot! Well dripped out of it. does that mean i have to replace the whole rack and pinion? or is there mabey just a seal i could replace also if i dont replace it, what could happen?? i could live without ps but i dont want to really jack it up. Thanks for any help.
montelee 1 year ago
@montelee If it were mine, I'd buy a remanufactured rack & pinion. There may be seals available, but I wouldn't go to that much trouble when a complete unit is so much easier. I also wouldn't consider a power rack without fluid a manual rack either. The pump will lock up without fluid. If the rack is leaking that fast, it probably has other issues that could lead to loss of all steering soon.
roadragecustoms 1 year ago
Man, I appreciate this video. I'm about to replace my inner and outer tie rod ends, and you just made it a whole lot easier for me.
shad366 1 year ago
I did same job on a 94 Corolla today using an impact gun (very helpful) with this tool and while trying to help a friend get familiar with the process i found this video! He's now clear of what the hell i was talking about over on aim.
Good Stuff!
RigsPGT 1 year ago
I watched a few vids about different type of car repairings, but this is the vid which seems just perfect to me. Not too long, not too short. Clear, good camera work letting enough time for watchers to recognise the details. And the narration is also clear and understandable without any so called funny but unnecessary pics or talking.
Really useful vid!
asianhordes 1 year ago
can i do this to a volkwagen jetta vr6 .1996
elguero123ful 1 year ago
@elguero123ful I did a little research & couldn't find 1996 Jetta VR6, only Golf GTI VR6. If they are the same, you should be able to replace the inner tie rods. The procedure I found didn't tell if it could be done with the rack & pinion assembly in the vehicle. Mitchell was showing removal of assembly first. Without looking at the vehicle, I couldn't tell if it was possible on the car.
roadragecustoms 1 year ago
I can't unthread the outer tie rod end from the inner (passenger side). I use a wrech to hold the inner and another wrench to turn the outer but it won't work. I even applied fire heating to the outer and some penetrating liquid but still no luck. I'm going to replace both the inner and outer. I'm now thinking of cutting the inner with a saw, but any other method than that? Thanks.
shoujiliuzhijun 1 year ago
@shoujiliuzhijun I assume you loosened the jamb nut first. If it is rusted that bad, cutting it may be the only way to do it.
roadragecustoms 1 year ago
@roadragecustoms Thanks for your advice.
shoujiliuzhijun 1 year ago
I had a question. My front tires squeak when I turn the wheel left and right and was wondering what it might be? This happens when I either sit still with the car on or drive. They squeak like a squeegee on a window.
Edcoupon 1 year ago
@Edcoupon Get a mechanic's stethoscope. They are maybe $4.00 at a parts store. Have someone move the steering wheel while you listen to each individual front end part (tie rods, ball joints, etc). While you are under the vehicle, check for broken boots on the same parts. Also watch my other video, "F150 squeaky ball joint replacement". The beginning of it shows what the ball joints sounded like on it.
roadragecustoms 1 year ago
@roadragecustoms Thank you very much and getting back to me quick. I will find out what it is.
Edcoupon 1 year ago
i hit the wheel of my car to the Poll and the inner tie rod is Bended.
so can something happen to the inside of the power steering?
i was going like 35 MPH
nokia53310 1 year ago
@nokia53310 A bent inner tie rod is definitely a bad thing. It is possible to damage the rack when this happens.
roadragecustoms 1 year ago
@roadragecustoms is it really Bad?
nokia53310 1 year ago
@nokia53310 If a tie rod is bent, the alignment will be out of specification. This will cause a crooked steering wheel & abnormal tire wear. If the rack & pinion assembly was damaged when it happened, you would feel a tight spot in the steering or a fluid leak.
roadragecustoms 1 year ago
i hit the wheel of my car to the Pol and the inner tie rod is Bended.
so can something happen to the inside of the power steering?
i was going like 35 MPH
nokia53310 1 year ago
Now i just need bench to elevate my car :S
Tantrumzero 1 year ago
@Tantrumzero You can do this on the ground with jack & jack stands.
roadragecustoms 1 year ago
Here in Michigan we just wait til the winter salt on the roads rusts the tie rod off. All we have to do is install a new one ; )
wimrya11 1 year ago
@wimrya11 I have lived in Michigan for 21 years and I can attest to the number of cars I've seen with a broken tie rod or ball joint causing a wheel to be turned opposite the other one. I have always suspected the salt rusting those parts to the point of breakage. The pot holes don't help either with springs and upper strut mounts.
Nivicoman 1 year ago
did this on my integra today took 30mins and the boots took forever to put on @_@ with jackstands.
deluxedookie 1 year ago
Great video, great production qualities too,..Thanks
kelvis97 1 year ago