How to: Replace inner tie rods (Ford)

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 ro...
Video on changing the outer tie rod ends: • How to: Replace outer ...
Video on taking out the steering rack: • How to: Replace steeri...
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: amzn.to/3OMPp9b | UK: amzn.to/3LxRpQx
* Tie rod tool to suit. Amazon ~ US: amzn.to/373YWrz | UK: amzn.to/3vUlRxJ
* Spanner or crowfoot attachment for bar to suit track rod lock-nut (24 mm shown). An adjustable spanner may turn a nut that's not tight
* Adjustable spanner or vise-grips (locking pliers) to hold tie rod while turning lock-nut
* 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: amzn.to/2g1zGoJ | UK: amzn.to/2gJ7sAg
* Thread locker.
(Using the above Amazon links helps support my channel and is appreciated!)

[@CraigsDIY]

Amazon links (from the description): Tie rods ~ amzn.to/3OMPp9b | UK: amzn.to/3LxRpQx Tie rod tool ~ US: amzn.to/373YWrz | UK: amzn.to/3vUlRxJ Torque wrench ~ US: ​amzn.to/2g1zGoJ | UK: ​amzn.to/2gJ7sAg​

[@tredfxman]

You make phenomenally instructive videos brother! Deserves way more attention! 👍

[@johnL-ej1gd]

That outer rod is Toast too

[@stagnite2]

A very good informative video. So nice to hear a good, well spoken clear, non spectacularised commentary. Thanks.

[@thaddeusmcgrath]

Wow, with other videos I came across they dont explain the purpose of the removal tool or placement with the rack to a noob such as myself. Thanks, this makes sense!

[@seanwallace1972]

Fantastic video,my partners fiesta has play in inner steering rack joint,was looking at this,with rack on the car, may be out of my range doing that while rack fitted

[@shaundarnbrough5824]

Very well done video and explained

[@BommyYabbadabbadoobadoo32112]

Extremely helpful- thank you!

[@andrewwilliams9177]

Excellent video well done 👏

[@cal91bck]

This was awesome and detailed

[@flaviofernandes2712]

Muito bom na execução do serviço,bons vídeos.

[@rudyseloterio]

Thank you❤

[@mohamadalfayez8477]

Thanks man

[@TakeThis_L]

Idk why manufacturers didn’t make them compatible with hose clamps so we don’t have to use zip ties which can eventually break.

[@kayone8571]

I’ve subscribe love the content it’s help Me Out but I have one question when removing the rack do you remove inside the car the colum nut first or Last

[@piecetoyou8285]

If you get an old piece of belt leather about 2 mm thick and dampen it on the non smooth side, then place that on the rack `then get yourself a good pipe wrench , the old steel ones were the best made , that will bite into the leather but not mark the rack, Dampening the inside of the leather seams to give it better grip,

[@tommymillar584]

At approx 3:00. Don't hit the end of the track rod end, hit side-on where it goes through the steering arm

[@Nicholas_Triumph_Thruxton]

Thanks for the vid, I just want to confirm something. I'd appreciate some insight. The inner tie rods connect directly to the rack and pinion, right? Therefore, if I replace the whole rack and pinion, there's no need to buy inner tie rods, is that correct?

[@CraigsDIY]

Depends what you buy, in my experience a reconditioned rack or wreckers might give you rods as well, but you might just end up with the rack. And even if it comes with the rods, they may not come installed especially if being shipped because of the awkward shape. Enquire with the seller first.

[@CraigsDIY]

Video on how to check and diagnose the outer and inner track rod: kzbin.info/www/bejne/epbVoXahYtOmrLM Video on changing the outer tie rod ends: kzbin.info/www/bejne/moG3eWecdreZipI

[@jonathangarzon2798]

Next time clamp it to a stable vice

[@peterpayne4500]

Craig may i ask please my mk3 has oil leaking from the rack to the boots on both sides with the rods making a creaking noise but very stiff is there a cheap and or clever fix?

[@CraigsDIY]

Oil leak from the rack ends means a replacement or recond rack I'm afraid. On the topic of which watch out for upcoming video. As to a cheap fix, you could try a stop-leak product in the power steering, but it's not going to be permanent even if it works.

[@Jeremy64444]

I think it would have been better to remove the inner tie rod and boot, while in situ. Then replace once you have fitted back the second hand rack

[@CraigsDIY]

Pretty difficult to get a grip on the rod while in the car but yes if you prefer.

[@futureshock7425]

Why would you replace them? Steering went to shit?

[@tredfxman]

Quote: "He had to replace the entire steering rack for some reason" and "it may fail inspection".

[@Leonardo555ZZZZ]

It creates play or slack in the steering response and noise like knocking when going over bumps.

[@sophiegagnon8071]

Sorry but your video is not representative of a real situation job. by show us "this"=It's like being in school and teach us with "shema" what i need to know in the perfect tie rod job.

[@howardchandler3368]

Too much time to take out the steering rack, buy the proper tools