Camaro Tie Rod Replacement 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013

replacing the inner tie-rod on a 2010 Chevy Camaro. After the repair, YOU WILL NEED AN ALIGNMENT IMMEDIATLEY. I am not a certified gm mechanic, I am not responsible for any damages that may occur from you trying this yourself. That being said, I hope this can be a good reference to anyone trying to save a little money on repairs. Thanks!

[@bkscott2010ss]

Great video, thanks for putting this together. I will add one tip, when you remove the old Tie rod, count the number of rotations it took to get it off. Then when you put the new one on it will be fairly close to where to old one was.

[@PottersWork]

Good piece of advice, thanks Barry!+Barry Scott

[@anthonysandoval3058]

Better yet put tape at the end of the nut or tie rod and or mark it with a marker

[@chadslater3521]

I just bought a 2010 v6 camaro. Thanks for teaching me how to change the tie rod. I am hearing a squeaky noise, i found this very helpful.

[@PottersWork]

No problem Chad! I’m glad it was helpful! Thanks :)

[@btc16]

thank you so much man, I hate Firestone and tired of them taking my money and ripping me off. charging me double for parts and then labor I appreciate this!

[@PottersWork]

You bet man! Glad we could help! We do most of our own repairs and I use KZbin a lot when I have something come up that I haven't attempted. Thought we could return the favor

[@masvidalsknee3498]

6y later and Firestone just ripped me twice within 6 months, never going back there

[@fire69n]

Thank You kindly for showing us.

[@PottersWork]

Mithril Mithrander, you're welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@DistortedApricot]

im about to do this as a side job tomorrow, should be easy money especially after watching this!

[@PottersWork]

How did it go? Hope the video was helpful!

[@DistortedApricot]

@@PottersWork piece of cake 👌thanks for the proper torque specs too, thats the way i like to do things

[@PottersWork]

@@DistortedApricot, you bet! Glad it helped!!

[@lloydhardy9250]

Thanks I already brought a new one. I guess I'll repair and sell the old rack and pinion

[@PottersWork]

Not a bad idea, recoup some of your $ that you spent on the new one

[@hdela8172]

Like 119👍🏾 Great video brotha! Nice demonstration and step by step process👏🏾

[@PottersWork]

H De La, thank you! Thanks for taking the time to drop a comment too!

[@myrideautosports9866]

Just count how many spins it takes to get tie rod off and when reinstalling just spin back on the exact number and still need alignment but should get to shop way easier then doing measurements etc etc.

[@PottersWork]

Yes, that is good advice, thanks for contributing!

[@billymcdaniel8046]

Thanks bud saved me 150

[@PottersWork]

No Problem! Glad to help!

[@alexanderaroneo6975]

I hear some Linkin Park in the background lol awesome video man

[@PottersWork]

Alexander Louis, lol thanks! That LP song in the background almost kept me from monetizing this video lol.

[@cherokeejeep5382]

1 1/4 and 15/16 for inner rod

[@EnjoyTravellive]

Thank you for video.

[@PottersWork]

No Problem! I hope it helped you out!

[@mkeridewithme2827]

Having a rough time getting outer tie rod out, tapped with a hammer, nothing. Been soaking with PB blaster hoping it will loosen something up. Any other ideas? Maybe a pitman removal tool? Was a mother type of outer tie rod end used on 2010s?

[@PottersWork]

Pitman arm puller would probably work for sure, or a pickle fork if you have one (but that will destroy the boot most likely). I have better luck with liquid wrench, especially with an overnight soak. Also, this was a 2010 in the video if that helps at all.

[@mkeridewithme2827]

@@PottersWork , I ordered a pitman arm puller, got it after it was dark, will try tomorrow. Wish me luck. Good step by step video with socket and wrench sizes needed.

[@PottersWork]

@@mkeridewithme2827, hopefully that will do the trick! Good luck ;) and thank you!

[@mkeridewithme2827]

That did it. Was able to get outer tie rod out with pitman arm puller.

[@PottersWork]

@@mkeridewithme2827, glad to hear that! A pitman puller is always a good tool to have in your arsenal anyways…so there’s the bright side, you earned a new tool lol.

[@joaomauriciobasiledesouza6204]

Great video, thanks for sharing information. Recently I was working under my car (2011 SS) and I noticed my tie rod boot was kinda wet just like yours, or maybe a little less, everything seems to work fine, and the oil in the power steering reservoir was just a little under the min. line, to be more precise it was just above the min line with the engine hot, when it should be at the max line. I just completed the level. Here is my question. Is it normal? I saw that apparently your boot was a little wet and you did nothing about that as if you know it's normal. Is there any gasket to be replaced or should I leave it alone considering that, the level drop was minimum for 6 years of use, and keep watching the oil level for any further action? Sorry about my english, I'm brazilian.

[@PottersWork]

Well since the camaro has rack and pinion steering there may be just a little bit of power steering fluid leaking from the rack seal, but it's nothing to worry about or mess with unless it gets worse. I would just keep an eye on it. When I made the video, it was snowing and the bottom of the car was pretty wet when I put in on the lift. I don't recall seeing any leaks when I was up there, but that's been a while ago now ;) thanks for the comment and view!

[@mrDADtheSecond]

You can also put 🪛 inside that little tab on top of the clamp, to make tab open up. I just did that to my 2015 Camaro 2LT Convertible, even before watching this video

[@fmc_rula6794]

got a question, i have a 2013 ss and cant seem to find the right one ive gotten like 3 different inner tie rods and the threads are too big i got one with the right thread but the shaft is too long, help?

[@PottersWork]

Just out of curiosity, are you ordering them online or picking them up at a local auto parts store?

[@pedro-yl3vy]

Im having the same problem where y’all get yours

[@fmc_rula6794]

@@pedro-yl3vy still have the problem

[@fmc_rula6794]

@@PottersWork both

[@PottersWork]

@@fmc_rula6794, that’s really weird…I would probably try to order one from the dealer I suppose? I haven’t done any work on a 2013 to compare.

[@briannesmith1881]

So this is the outer tie rod? I've been researching online what this piece is exactly because mine is bent. But this is the part I need

[@PottersWork]

Brianne, this is actually the inner tie-rod I’m replacing. The outer tie rod is the 1st part I disassemble in the video though. Hope that helps

[@briannesmith1881]

Okay thank you very much!

[@PottersWork]

@@briannesmith1881, any time!

[@DIY-dv7xj]

Why did u change the whole arm why bot the tire rod ends ?

[@PottersWork]

Just because I was already down there doing the work, I though I might as well do the whole arm...

[@DIY-dv7xj]

Thanks for quick reply on a year old video just making sure I'm change my sister's today and was wondering if the whole arm was needed to be changed guess not thanks .man

[@PottersWork]

DIY, no problem! Have fun, it’s not too bad of a repair to do

[@erikbartolo292]

What tool did you use to hold the stud when tightening the nut so it wouldn't continuously rotate

[@PottersWork]

It's just a small ratcheting wrench...I can't remember what size it was off hand. I will try and take a look after work today.

[@erikbartolo292]

Potter's Work thanks

[@PottersWork]

Erik. No problem! Sooo, I have 3 of these little ratcheting wrenches and can not remember which size I used on the camaro lol. We don’t have the car anymore.