Volvo XC90 Inner & Outer Tie Rod Replacement DIY (2003-2014 Volvo P2 XC90 3.2, R-Design, V8)

►Replacing the inner and outer tie rods on your Volvo XC90 isn't a regular job but one that needs to be done at higher mileage. The tie rods are directly responsible for transferring the input from the steering wheel to the front wheels and use ball joints to transfer the input. Over time, those ball joints will wear and create a vague and sloppy steering feel, essentially reducing the steering's effectiveness.
In this DIY, FCP Euro's professional DIY'er, Mike Hidalgo, takes you through a complete inner and outer tie rod replacement on a first-generation P2 Volvo XC90.
00:00 - Intro
01:23 - Tools Needed
02:54 - Volvo P2 XC90 Splash Shield Removal
03:23 - Volvo P2 XC90 Wheel Removal
03:55 - Volvo P2 XC90 Outer Tie Rod Removal
06:13 - Volvo P2 XC90 Tie Rod Boot Removal
07:20 - Volvo P2 XC90 Inner Tie Rod Removal
08:59 - Volvo P2 XC90 New Inner Tie Rod Install
09:17 - Volvo P2 XC90 Tie Rod Boot Install
10:07 - Volvo P2 XC90 Splash Shield Install
10:52 - Volvo P2 XC90 New Outer Tie Rod Install
12:53 - Volvo P2 XC90 Wheel Install
13:14 - Wrap-Up
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This video applies to the following vehicles:
Volvo XC90
2003 Volvo XC90 Tie Rod Kit
Position: Inner and Outer
2004 Volvo XC90 Tie Rod Kit
Position: Inner and Outer
2005 Volvo XC90 Tie Rod Kit
Position: Inner and Outer
2006 Volvo XC90 Tie Rod Kit
Position: Inner and Outer
2007 Volvo XC90 Tie Rod Kit
Position: Inner and Outer
2008 Volvo XC90 Tie Rod Kit
Position: Inner and Outer
2009 Volvo XC90 Tie Rod Kit
Position: Inner and Outer
2010 Volvo XC90 Tie Rod Kit
Position: Inner and Outer
2011 Volvo XC90 Tie Rod Kit
Position: Inner and Outer
2012 Volvo XC90 Tie Rod Kit
Position: Inner and Outer
2013 Volvo XC90 Tie Rod Kit
Position: Inner and Outer
2014 Volvo XC90 Tie Rod Kit
Position: Inner and Outer
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[@PeterDiCapua]

This guy is so chill. Nice job bro.

[@erniecordova3870]

Very well presented and extremely clear.

[@fcpeuro]

Thank you kindly!

[@Friedcat234]

To jack under if the nut won’t spin off tip was so useful on doing my s60 today. Thank you!!!

[@davebenz8271]

That really helped. Unfortunately a couple of the wrench sizes were a little different than on your car, but I got it worked out. Thank you so much.

[@legambaz]

One of the best videos from FCP ever

[@fcpeuro]

Glad you enjoyed, more P2 content to come!

[@TimPlimmer]

I am trying to replace the outer TE on a 2016 XC90 and they are not coming out. I have tried heat, used a 3 arm puller to force it downward not luck. Because of the aluminum knuckle I am very leery to put a lot of pressure in it. Any tips on removal?

[@cbsnco]

Yesss Volvo content!

[@fcpeuro]

We have more lined up!

[@Laika052]

I see some inner tie rod boot kits come with packets of grease. What gets greased? The ball joint?

[@MediKombi]

Ironically I have the exact same Volvo XC90 V8 Sport in titanium gray metallic. I took my vehicle in for an alignment a week ago and was told my inner tie rods are shot. Sooo I know what I’m doing soon. Lol!

[@fcpeuro]

The same thing happened to this XC90! A week later we were fiming.

[@MediKombi]

@@fcpeuro great timing as always with your videos. Thanks guys!

[@gore80521]

No thread locker like loctite needed for inner tie rod threads to steering rack?

[@KamranAli-bz3ug]

Please need help I did allinment on my xc90 but know when you break pull left side please let me know what I have to do

[@saleemakhtar1464]

Excellent

[@jonasdande]

great Video! How do you do if you do not have that special tool? Any other way to break that nut?

[@fcpeuro]

Hi Jonas, there is also CTA4014 which can come in handy. However the space is pretty tight, you _may_ be able to fit a thin wrench in there, however, you may not have the room to turn/break free the tie rod end.

[@twentysevenlitres]

What's the consensus in replacing both inner and outer vs outer only? I bought a pair of outers, but haven't done the job yet. Should I buy inners too?

[@Martinroadsguy]

I would go ahead and get them, especially if you can return them unused when it turns out you don't really need them. It's hard to tell if you'll really need them until the outers are off, and I'd rather have them on hand while I'm doing the job. I'm ordering inners and outers cause they're cheap enough and might as well.

[@twentysevenlitres]

Finally doing this job now (in the middle of winter here - but at least its a mild winter!). Typical of the XC90, in making it right hand drive, they put everything in the way of simple jobs...

[@aylahughes9185]

is there a way to get the inner tie rod out without the tool? would a large ajustable wrench maybe work?

[@richardlabarre7892]

You can rent tools at many autoparts stores.

[@aylahughes9185]

@@richardlabarre7892 i did this job weeks ago. a large wrench worked great. i have many tools, and am weary of buying "specialty" tools unless i have to. they are often overpriced junk used to do one job poorly.

[@coolwaterhubby5208]

Hi I have a Volvo xc 60 2011 and it has been good for me. My vehicle has 203k and it needs a converter. I can buy the the converter wholesale for a little over 1000, just not sure if I want to go that route or up grade to something newer,

[@fcpeuro]

It sounds like you need to have a heart to heart with your XC60🤔

[@coolwaterhubby5208]

@@fcpeuro Is there a video that you have put out showing replacing, Idle pulley, tension on a Volvo engine.

[@tombrewster4198]

Mike!!!! A Volvo? What the…………?

[@fcpeuro]

Mike said the same thing... we are making him get out of his comfort zone 😂

[@Buntafujiwaratofushop]

Boom baby 👶

[@bluecollarboy8705]

Notice these videos never replace anything difficult

[@fcpeuro]

What should we replace next that would be on the difficult scale?!

[@popisdead9760]

Automatic transmission.

[@Daxter5500]

​@@fcpeuro I recently found that there is a lack of anyone doing a good video on the Power Steering pump for this car

[@marklopez1055]

You got to realize that the most of the DIY people out here won’t even attempt to try and touch the automatic transmission. I personally wouldn’t want someone that doesn’t know the in’s and outs to do it.