Mitsubishi Lancer 2003 ES - Outer Tie Rod End Replacement

A tie rod consists of an inner and outer end that transmits force from the rack gear to the steering knuckle.
Symptoms of a Bad Tie Rod End:
- Front end alignment is off
- Steering wheel shakes or feels loose
- Uneven and excessive tire wear
Torque Spec
- Castle Nut: 18 ± 3 ft-lb (25 ± 4 N·m)
- Jam Nut: 29 ± 4 ft-lb (40 ± 5 N·m)
- Wheel Nut: 73 ± 7 ft-lb (98 ± 10 N·m)

[@keithameerali9474]

You got the jam nut off finally. A safer tool is a line wrench or a crowfoot spanner. This saves your knuckles. That open end you used has a tendency to slip under pressure.

[@CarterMarshall105]

Great video!

[@donkeykongchang]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@keithameerali9474]

I feel he is a doctor. His tools are laid out quite handily. Now needs an assistant.

[@buckpeter]

Can you do rear drum brake in the future, mine oz rally, good instruction. Thanks it help install my tie rod.

[@donkeykongchang]

I will put that video repair on my to do list

[@ShyLeonheart]

Have you done your tranny fluid, yet? I'm planning on changing mine on the same model soon, but I only have a Hayne's manual for reference.

[@donkeykongchang]

Its about time I change my transmission fluid. I will put that video repair on my to do list.

[@ShyLeonheart]

@@donkeykongchang Noice!

[@sonikblox]

Why is the torque specs never said?? Useless