How to Change Tie Rods (inner and outer tie rod ends)
How to replace inner and outer tie rods. This video will show you in depth how to change the inner and outer tie rods of your car or truck. You need a special tool, an inner tie rod end tool, to complete the job (this can be rented for free at your local parts store). The job straight forward and anyone with basic tools can do it!
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I'm 50 years old with four vehicles and I can honestly say you've given me the drive and vision to want to be a small time mechanic for me and my friends. Thank you.
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Absolutely 💯 correct..you should be teaching in college..you are an inspiration thank you.....👍
Hey i have this issue I've changed everything tire rods bearings I even put a new coilover on. But every time I run over a bump I hear something I almost sounds like something is loose I have checked everything and nothing is loose
that was some of the best step by step camera work with analysis ive seen for an automotive repair video...good work
Thanks a lot! I try to do this with all my videos! Glad it was helpful!
@@chrisfix It's also cool, that you reply even to comments on older videos! Btw thanks for the video, I am planning to have tie rods done and now I know, what's what and how it works. Overall I've seen nearly all your videos (some of them multiple times) and you inspired and educated me so much! Looking forward to the video about Christmas presents tips, publish it soon, please! :D
Man replying to videos 10 years later that’s the dedication we love 😊
Seriously!! I just inherited my dads tools from his autobody shop that he sold, and I was youtubing how to use each of the specialty tools. I got one of those inner tie rod changer sets so I figured I'd see how it works. This is by far the cleanest tutorial i have ever seen on youtube. Well done brother!
This video combined with your brake and rotor videos, you've saved me an easy 1-2k my dude. Mechanics around here are crazy expensive.
Amazing how you gained all this confidence within these past years. You deserve every subscriber man
Thank you
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7 year old video.. And Chris is still responding to the fresh comments. Legendary
You know it!
This guy! 😂
I like how you explain every detail of the process, it's very helpful for ppl like me and others that know how to turn a wrench but has never been exposed to certain areas of the car. Thank you sir, great videos as always👊🏽🤙🏽
@@chrisfix wheres the energy in the intro:(
Pretty wholesome fact. I can't help but notice how much more confident he became as the years progressed.
Old Chrisfix: hey guys chrisfix here😪.... New chrisfix: HEY GUYS CHRISFIX HERE😃
i also love introduction, Hey Guys Chrisfix
Before and after money.
hardwork pays off
I was about to comment this. Watching this assuming it's a new video and it's like he's fallen on hard times and become clinically depressed
@@Strike86 6,63M subscribers and he is clinically depressed how come?
I know this video may be very old, but I just want you to know how special you truly are man like I mean it to the bottom of my heart you help me, fix my whole inner and outer tire rod in like two hours, bought rental tools, and everything. Chris definitely help me over the years to fix my vehicles you are a truly awesome person man thx so much.🙌🏾🥲 Hope to meet you one day brother .
Whenever I have car work to do, I try to look for your videos. I know I can trust what you are telling us. Your videos are SOOO helpful. Thanks a million!!!
Chris is super thorough; he assumes you know nothing and covers every detail. Excellent video!
This is exactly why I prefer his videos over countless other fixers on youtube. Keep it up Chris!
Jason Nilsson I do know nothing but with his help I am able to learn and work. Thanks Chris!
I hate mechanics who are so vague and they get pissed when you ask them a simple question about how or why. Like they’re guarding the knowledge they were born with or something😒
Jason Nilsson you are right. That's exactly what we want 👍
This guy is good shit
Dude. Your videos rock. No fluff. Straight to the point. Good steady camera. Audio volume and speech speed are just right. You've saved me a crapload of money and taught me a lot in the process. Kudos to you sir!
Wow! Chris can talk like a person instead of like the car or mattress salesman that most videos sound like. Refreshing.
I'm a long time mechanic and I must say that this video is right up there with the best! You're well spoken, explanations are great, camerawork is great and you know the terminology for what you're working with. Great job and thank you!
If you were a good mechanic... You would've noticed something very wrong with this video. Watch it again and get back to me.
@@sveni3798 okay, I'm ready to learn something. I watched the video again very carefully and really didn't catch anything this time around other than where he may have misspoke a few times. Now I must say that I don't have much experience with rack and pinion front ends because I haven't had to repair one yet. So, please tell me what was really wrong with this young man's video, I want to learn something.
It’s inaccurate and too imprecise to count the number of turns when removing the outer tie rod. It’s much more accurate to measure from the center of the tie rod end and a self-made mark on the tie rod itself. Since Chris is replacing both the inner tie rod and the outer, he would want to measure from the rack and pinion housing out to the center of the outer tie rod end before removal. Yes, he is going to get an alignment right afterwards, but I have seen different tie rod end lengths. This can render the car undrivable if using the turn count method.
@@johnnyv7618 also too much grease in the tie rod end. The boot shouldnt swell that much. Aka too much grease
Chris deserved his happiness after 6 years. He never quit making videos for us. College campus is closed due to coronavirus allowing me to watch his videos to educate myself. You're the best Chrisfix!
Chris you are a very generous man! I'm a 51 yo female that has now done almost all of my own repairs on both my 02 Ford f350 & my 07 Toyota FJ because of your videos. Thank you for helping this old gal save money & find enjoyment in getting greasy!!
you aint old...
I may have posted this on your video before, but I had a 2007 Nissan Maxima was was having suspension and steering issues. Using your videos, I saved over $4,000 as Nissan quoted me $5,400 to do the work. I paid $1,000 for parts and tools.
Dude where do you live? That car doesnt cost 5400 dollars even in Turkey where the cars are one of the most expensive stuff.
He didn't say the car cost 5,400 dollars. He said the dealer was charging him 5,400 dollars to do the job. He saved 4,500 dollars doing the job himself, he spent a 1,000 dollars in parts and tools did it himself.
Jay Pete don’t ever go to the dealer because they overcharge you waaay to much for a simple fix go to an independent shop that’s been known for great service but remember never the dealer
Jay Pete nissian is an amazing vehicle I have a 2007 Nissan Murano with 386,000 miles
I had the EXACT same situation with my 2004 Honda CRV! Got a $5,400 quote from a local reputable mechanic, but did it myself for $1000 in parts and tools!
Chris sounds so much happier after six years 😂 he speaks so much faster and upbeat now.
Lolz I said the same thing was going to ask him if he can do a remake with a more life
So where did u get the new pin?
james klinski at any parts store. Tie rods and cutter pins are pretty cheap parts.
@@goldwolf0606 i wasnt askimg about the cotter pin. I mean the pin that he took out with a screwdriver
james klinski that little pin, they should come with the tie rod. The clamp for the boot that he broke should come with it too. If the tie rod doesn’t come with those things, you can buy them at the auto parts store. he chose to use a ghetto zip tie 😂!!! As long as it works!
I've only seen a few of your videos at this point but already the quality and clarity is head and shoulders above the rest. Not to mention how much I appreciate the density of useful information, no fluff. Thank you!
Chris fix pre hand ✋ expression classes. In his current videos, Chris’ hands 🙌 are almost as enjoyable to watch as his work. I really appreciate you sharing so much of your time helping so many with tips and techniques to sort out their own automotive work. Before I tackle any vehicle issues I look and see if Chris has done it. Nothing like watching first, then gaining the confidence to do it, followed by the satisfaction of conquering it myself! This confidence has transcended into other projects non-automotive. Thanks Chris!!
13:25 “Now go get your car aligned” is the meanest quote I have heard Chris 😂😂
Changed nearly my whole suspension (inner and outer tie rod ends, upper and lower control arms and sway bar end links) all thanks to this fantastic man! Thanks chris!
same thing here but its been a mnightmare
Chris, that was simply excellent! Thanks for increasing my confidence in replacing my outer tie rod ends!
Chris, tonight or tomorrow morning I will be changing my outer tie rod ends on my 2007 Nissan Murano. I feel very confident doing this because of your video. I’ve always been super mechanically inclined and love DIY jobs. I originally was going to take my vehicle to a shop. When it comes to steering I have not attempted anything prior. I looked up how to check if a tie rod is bad an discovered you and your vids. I am incredibly impressed with how instructive and thorough you are. Because of your instruction is why I’m going to change these out myself with complete confidence. My driver side outer rod is sooooo loose one can lightly hold onto the bellow and spin the rod. CRAZY. I will comment as to how the job went. Thank you, Chris!
You, sir, are a national treasure. I’ve been watching your videos for a while and always learn something new with every video. Thank you so much!
Wow, has Chris ever evolved as a presenter. The information has always been bang on, but the delivery is much more enthusiastic and entertaining today. Great job Chris, you have helped and entertained millions of people. You and a few other You Tubers are the reason I still go on You Tube.
I don't ever comment on people's videos, but you're solid and to the point with you're stuff, you get to the point and explain everything very well. You made changing my tie rod ends a pretty easy experience and saved me some cash. Thanks man, much appreciated.
GREAT video! Straight to the point, great editing, camera angles, very informative, and no drawn-out extraneous banter. THANK YOU!
agree with King Zone comments
I've replaced at least a dozen tie-rod ends. I've NEVER had one that would come out with a rubber mallet. I've always used a mini sledge hammer, and hit the spindle from the side. Usually 3 good wacks will pop it out. Also, instead of counting turns, I pull the inner and outer off intact and measure the distance from grease fitting to fitting. Then make sure the newly assembled unit is the same.
the way the rental tool slides over the rod how do you remove the inner tie-rod if the outer end is still attached? I may be doing this job soon.
I usually use the pickle fork tool to separate the inner.
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i have remove my rod a a few time and taping it out never works i always end up hitting the spindle to get it off
Well I don't tap it. I use a mini sledge hammer and hit the side of the knuckle about as hard as I can.
Chris, Just wanted to say Thank You for sharing your knowledge with others, I did the inner and outer tie rods According to the videos instructions, I'm not mechanically inclined, but you provided the right information step by step and I managed to get it done.. Thanks again, Wishing you continued success, Congratulations on over 7 million subscribers..
That's what I love to hear! I'm glad you managed to get this done on your own! Thanks a lot!
how you get all tools to get the job done? for me, outer tie rod is just fine to fix, but not inner one, the challenge.
do you have to use any specific grease?
@@Chris-db9vt general purpose grease should work just fine
@@chrisfix doing my on jeep 2007 4.7 v8
Your videos have no fluff, which is fantastic...no unnecessary shots of you, just clear, easy instructions...Onward n Upward
Thank you for your easy to follow instructions. I’m the type of person that needs to know how something works to know how to fix it. You do a good job of explaining the mechanics of a part as you show how to replace it. The close ups help a lot. My ex was an auto mechanic but I never paid attention to what he did when he fixed stuff. I wish I had but now I can do basic fixes. This looks doable for my skill set. I think this is the issue on my CRV. Front end makes a horrible clunking sound when going over bumps, turning sometimes, and braking hard. It started when we were out on a very bumpy rocky road. At almost 300k miles I’m not surprised lol.
this man saves me so much money
I like the education that accompany the videos..''' Wish we had KZhead 35-40 years ago & the internet too lol... Back then you either learned by trial & error, or had a friend, father or grandfather who worked on vehicles.... I had to learn by trial & error because my father was all thumbs & my grandfather gardened in his spare time & paid a mechanic friend of his for vehicle repairs. Now back in his younger years, he even had a Farrier re-shoe his horses. No joke there....
This is such a weird video to watch because you’re so much more enthusiastic but you’re still so understandable to watch and helpful. It’s amazing!
Awesome video, clear, well articulated and explained, to the point, no plugging products, no R&B music. good camera angles. 10/10
Rockabilly music is not a vibe😮
Chrisfix Thank you for all of the videos that you make for us DIY type people. Me being a woman. I got tired of getting ripped off by many mechanics. I just so happened to run into your videos being curious. Even since I have done a couple of things to my car. I am grateful for your videos. Please continue to make more for us. Be blessed.
I'm became a mechanic overnight by watching ChrisFix videos 👍
Very detailed and by far the best tie rod video on the internet! Thanks so much.
Thanks a lot man!
I have the humor of a 12 year old but, when he said "Take your long rod. Slide it in." I giggled.
You describe step-by-step and don't put fluff in your videos. Thank you very much for not wasting our time with stuff we don't need and filling the time with points that we do.
Love seeing these old videos and comparing them to his recent ones. You really see how much he's grown as a KZhead personality. Keep up the good work Chris.
You are the man, buddy! I’ve been watching your videos for like 5 years and really appreciate getting your insight and commentary on stuff. Thanks again and God bless!
Your my idle!!!?! I am 38 years old. I know it's a little late in the game but you have inspired me to learn all about fixing cars. I want to fix up my 2010 Ford fusion and you have shown me that anything is possible...I just love how your so perfect on every detail, and so organized. You have taught me that organization is the key to success
I've been racking my Brain trying to figure out how to get this tie rod off My 96 Saturn SL2 you dude are my hero.
My husband and son replaced tie rod and control arm because this video was so precise! Saved my son a lot of money, and add some father/son time. Thanks!
That's what I love to see! I'm glad the video helped them out! Thanks a lot!
You just saved me $400 in repairs. Thanks bro, much respect
This is the best video that I have seen regarding tie rod replacement. His video was clear and he explained the process much better than any of the other videos that I have seen by a mile. Good job.
im a college student in the UK and im behind on some work. i searched "remove steering arm ball joint" and clicked ontop video, instantly recognized the iconic "hi guys its chris fix here" and i knew i was gonna pass this write up, thank you chris, your a savior
Glad the video was helpful
Man you don’t know how much we appreciate your videos good job man
I got my set of inner/outer for
Awesome!
Thank you your video was so helpful, I like that I can see everything you’re doing plus you do everything step by step, thanks again
Just did this on a 89 240sx thanks to this video and it helped so much! Definitely important to get your car realigned because wow is it out of wack now...
Awesome tutorial Chris. Getting ready to do this repair myself. Just finished doing the CV axles , lower control arms , knuckle and hub assembly. 👍🏼
You can put a piece of tape on old rod, measure old and new from tape to ends in addition to counting spins and it is much more accurate. Tape, a tape measurer and math. Often don't need to align. Awesome videos dude.
Thank you that's exactly what I'm going to do! :) God willing!
by far the best video I have seen on inner outer tie rod replacement - step by step - excellent. I am new to front end issues - I will be tackling this job for a 2005 dodge 2500 4x4 this month. thank you very much. I agree with King James - makes me want to be a shadetree mechanic.
I got ready to take off the bellows boot and the TRQ video just glosses over it like it's the easiest thing. I like that you gave an in depth description of what to do... thanks for taking a little bit of time to explain something quite easy.
Thanks for all the great videos, I was about to go and pay to have this done and now you’ve given me the confidence to do it myself.
Chris, Great teaching job, Thank You for being so informative and detailed. Very calm and focused, no useless banter or distracting elevator music. You should be proud of yourself.
Thanks a lot!
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If anyone is going to make a video, this is how it should be made. Very clear, concise and informative. I especially liked the part about the twisting 20X. Thank you.
Roman Roman I have been wrenching on cars,trucks,tractors,race cars,etc,etc,74 years and in my experience his 20 twists(turns),wasn't enough,he forgot to allow for the extra length of the new inner tie rod !!!!! I would have cut off the excess to match the original length of the old tie rod and THEN turned the new end on 20 twists (turns) !!!!!. ♿ 🇱🇷
Your narration of step by step, was excellent.
Great video, excellent work. It looks like you used Lok-Tite 242. There are many variations of this material for all types of applications. The 242 version will not cure and function if used in an application subject to come in contact with oil or grease, 243 is a better choice as it is not affected by oil or grease contact and will cure properly and has the same strength rating. I worked in an assembly plant and we used a variety of these products in a sparingly manner. Some versions are permanent, almost like welding and requires the use of heat to break the bond. This material does have a shelf life and will lose its effectiveness sitting on the shelf for too long. Just a bit of info on these great products and their many uses.
Thanks for the info!
Thank Chris. You simplify things and that is a quality aspect of a great teacher.
Why the replacement parts longer/diff from the original it's supposed to replace....it.happens way to often than not...kind of defeats the purpose and causes more compensation on the other end?
Hi Chris you are amazing…how nicely you are explaining single bits….you are very helpful for people like me, who are sorting own car at home.
This is one of the best demonstrational video's I've ever seen! Chris Fix you done a hell of a job making this. Camera work is outstanding and some of the best I've seen. Every word spoken is something we all need to hear. No b.s. in this video. A bunch of great tips in this! I really appreciate people who are about their shit! Great all around job on this video! Great teaching! Thank you sir! Keep up the good work! 👍
Your explanation and display is perfect. You could make a very good tutor or Lecturer. I really enjoy your videos from here in Kenya. Keep it up.
Thanks a lot
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He is! Just on the internet lol
You have helped me to save the day. Very helpful!!! Thanks for sharing. 👍👍
10 years ago and I’m just now learning :) This man is a god.
still comming back to these videos chris! thank you so much for the quality
Thanks a lot! I'm glad you still find these older videos high quality!
HEY GUUYS! It's amazing to see how far Chris has COME since these older videos. I love it 😁👍
I enjoyed his presentation very much. In depth explanation without putting me to sleep. Nice job.
I agree with you
Omg I was not expecting that intro 😭😭I’ve only seen new vids till now ig 😭😭😭glad to know he sounds a lot happier
Simple and straight to the point. Great illustrating all aspects of the process. Extremely helpful and easy to understand
how can somebody dislike this video?
not sure why..i mean this dude posts great and knowledgeable videos that can help people DIY and save money. Takes his time editing (which I know is super hard work)..and people still dislike this...probably trolls..but theres a reason he is at 1.2mill subs :D
Because there are alot of cunts in this world. If they all died - this world will be a better place.
Lol! But I think you're right!
ju ju on that beat
stupid people! these videos are awesome
You're absolutely wonderful! What a perfectly explained & simple instructional video! Well done, dude.
Nice tutorial! I took my 08 Cobalt in and was quoted $490 for this an alignment. You saved me a lot of money, thank you.
Your the best. All your teaching has paid off by many viewers
I love that your videos are so thorough and easy to understand... I have 63's I'm working on, but your vids help me to have a better understanding of what I'm doing... thank you so much!
Awesome! I’m glad the videos are helpful!
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Thanks bro. Shops charge an arm and a leg to do the most intermediate of jobs. After watching this I am 100% confident in changing both of my tie rod ends and saving tons of money.
Awesome!
Thanks for the video... it always good to know what you are getting yourself into before attempting something you've never done before. We were successful in changing ours out without to many issues. We did have to have to remove the sway bar linkage in our project because it was in the way but it needed replaced anyway. Thanks again!
One minute into Chrisfix n chill and realizing my car needs new equipment.
You are very good at what you do and give ordinary people the ability to accomplish jobs like this by themselves without having to take it to the shop which would cost a fortune, keep up the great work..... don't understand why your getting a lot of negativity from people smh, they could at least give you some credit cause your videos has a lot of value to them
+revellgordon1 thanks a lot man! The internet is filled with negativity so as long as I am able to help people, I don't worry!
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revellgordon1 _Some people are born ungrateful; and they'd become_ *Ungrateful Dead* _someday!_ 😂
I already know how to do the outer but thanks for the help on the inner bud. Keep up the good work habibi
after seeing a bunch of crappy videos where you can hardly see what is going on, yours was excellent! best auto how-to videography I have seen.
Chris your videos are TOP TOP tier. I have watched nearly All of them just to know/learn. A suggestion for the sacrificial clamp over the hose boot is to use a plumbers sized pipe clamp. its easy to apply and can be torqued to hold without over doing it.
Mr. Fix, you are "The Man".
People that dislike this video are mechanics they don't want people to know how to work on their own vehicle that way they can screw you over by not doing every step and keep the money flowing in their pocket." Big thanks to ChrisFix "
Working on your own car is one thing, but having the money to buy all the tools is another.
Mark F definitely. I have changed myself the disk brakes and brake pads. It cost me 33 euro. 1 service said they would do for 180 euro, second for 120 euro. Doing yourself is much cheaper.... Now I need change tie rods, and going do do myself again.... only the way for a student, who doesn't earn much....
Firestone wanted $450 for front brakes and rotors. Cost me $60 and did it myself.
Well look at what you said man. I mean come on. Get real
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I have learned a lot in this video. Quality video, clear sound no rush, no quick to finish up. Good buddy I will change my one next weekend. Good shot!!!!!
I was looking for how to change my tie rod at home, and realised I'm missing a few of the tools needed. I'll be shopping for them on payday, believe me. This is a lot easier than I was led to believe from my mechanic friends, who said it was the worst job to do when it came to basic suspension maintenance. I enjoy the helpful tips throughout also, it allows me to get an insight into what the hell is under my car because I never did the whole mechanic thing. Thanks for the video
Nice video. Good lighting. Easy to follow. Good narration. 5 stars. Do it yourself. Save money, teach others to do the same.
Thanks, Chris, for another great 'how to' that my son and I will put to use straight away! Thanks for doing what you do, and helping people come out from the dark of fear to do their own work, and fuel their desire to learn more! God Bless you, dude! Gary&Lucas @Edmonton, Canada
All fun in games until you crash and die because you did your mechanic work wrong. Are you really that cheap lol
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This video helped me buy the right tool and fix both my tie rods inner and outer-please never stop making comprehensive replacement videos
I'm glad the video was able to help you!
This is the best tutorial on that subject, makes things look easy and I love the part where the tools for the job are displayed.
Huuuuuge help! Greatly appreciated! Single mom, finances can be tight so these videos help, bonus and I love learning aboug mechanics.
Me to love being under estimated then able to show that I can do anything a man can do an what I love even more than that is I dont have to depend on a man
This is the best video for tie rod thank you brother I love people like you like to share knowledge to others
Im glad the video was helpful!
Pago Mon I feel the same way, all the mechanics I know are D*cks when it comes to sharing the knowledge bestowed upon them from the car gods. 😂
Will Will Amen to that
I just stumbled on this video and was like woah.... Chris must be feeling under the weather. The excitement is missing from his voice. Then I checked the date, and noticed it was from close to 9 years ago. I'm glad I caught the newer videos first. Your excitement is very addictive!
Thanks for posting this video. It gave me the confidence to do the job myself. It took a lot longer than you so it was a little frustrating, but I finished the job.
You give the absolute best instructions in great detail keep up the good work!!!!
Thanks so much for this! Going to change my Tie rod, AC axel, and ball joint tonight on my town and country. Tired of paying so much having a mechanic do it for me. I’m a mail lady and need lots of car repairs, so I guess it’s time I learn how to do these myself!
Yea just make sure you get it aligned
It's just too many parts to remove.
Dude...you're the best at this!!!!!!
thumbs up because you are always complete, you have the questions in your mind that the diy person would as if you were here. thanks also for the clear visuals
hey man I have NEVER comment on any how to video.. but I love your video.. it well thought off easy to understand best video man,,, thanks
Thanks a lot! I am glad the video was easy to understand and helpful!
The Metal Zip tie that he is talking about is called a "Rack & Pinion Boot Clamp"