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Inner Tie Rod

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Posted onDec 9, 2019Oct 14, 2022 Updated onOct 14, 2022
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Is your vehicle noisy when turning and shaking at high speed due to a bad inner tie rod? Learn how to fix the problem by replacing the inner tie rod of your vehicle.

Table of Contents
  1. Symptoms
  2. How to change the inner tie rod
  3. Instructions
  4. How do you know if inner tie rods are bad?

It requires that you remove the front wheel and disconnect the outer tie rod before replacing the inner tie rod. It is important to keep in mind that you will need to get the front wheels aligned after you have changed the inner tie rod.

Symptoms

  • Noise when turning
  • Shaking at high speed
  • Loose steering feeling
  • Steering won’t return to the center.

How to change the inner tie rod

What you will need

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Parts Required

  • Inner Tie Rod

Tools Needed

  • Mechanic Toolset
  • Inner Tie Rod Removal Tool

Instructions

how to remove inner tie rod

If you have never replaced the inner tie rods on a car, you may be nervous about the procedure on how to remove the inner tie rod. Don’t worry because removing the inner tie rod is easier than you think.

  1. Park your car on a level surface.
  2. Jack up the front tire on the side where you need to replace the tie rod.
  3. Place jack stands to support the car.
  4. Disconnect the inner tie rod from the outer tie rod.
  5. Remove the boot from the inner tie rod.
  6. Remove the inner tie rod using the inner tie rod tool.
  7. Reinstall the inner tie rod in reverse order.
  8. Reinstall the outer tie rod and torque the bolts to specification.

How do you know if inner tie rods are bad?

how to use remove an inner tie rod
  1. Jack up the car on one side.
  2. Grab your wheel at 3 and 9 o’clock.
  3. Try to move the wheel in and out.
  4. If you notice any movement at the inner tie rod boot / inner tie rod, that means there is excessive wear at the inner tie rod.

Note: A bad wheel bearing can also cause this movement

We hope you find the Inner Tie Rod guide helpful. Check these troubleshooting and repair guides for more help on your vehicle.

Author

  • Rushit Hila • ASE Certified
    Rushit Hila • ASE Certified

    Rushit Hila, an ASE-certified engineer (G1 Automotive Maintenance and Repair), brings over two decades of hands-on experience in the automotive world to his writing. With a strong educational background, including a Master of Science in Engineering and a Bachelor of Science in Engineering, he has honed his skills and expertise through years of practical work. As a respected authority in the field, Mr. Hila is dedicated to offering insightful and valuable content that resonates with both vehicle owners and mechanics.

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