Outer Tie Rod Temporary Fix

Labor is pricey and you re looking at a minimum of an hour s charge.

Outer tie rod temporary fix. Slide that bad boy up on the stem of the tie rod end and reasemble the joint. Learn how to replace tie rod ends. Easy way to repair boots with minor damage on tie rod ends and ball joints. Outer tie rod replacement.

Temporarily repairs outer tie rod ball socket. Then thread the pinch nut up to the outer tie rod end. Applies easily with one squeeze. Socket end and pointed spindle allow easy wheel pivoting.

You should thread it by hand exactly the same number of turns that it took to take it off. You re looking at about 20 to 100 per tie rod. Don t forget to properly torque the fastener and install a new cotter pin. This video will show you how to change the outer tie rod of your car or truck.

Thread the new outer tie rod end onto the inner tie rod shaft. Tie road replacement is not a huge repair. So to replace one set on one wheel will cost between 40 and 200 because you need the inner and outer rods. Not intended for use at speeds over 5 mph or distances over 100 yards.