How to Replace Tie Rod 96-07 Ford Taurus

Difficulty: Advanced · About 45 min · Ford Taurus

Replace the tie rod on a 1996-2007 Ford Taurus.

Steps

1. Remove the wheel

   Remove the lug nuts and take off the wheel.

2. Remove the old tie rod

   Pull the cotter pin, use a tie rod puller to free the tie rod, then remove it with two adjustable wrenches.

3. Install the new tie rod

   Mark the bolt with tape using the old nut as a guide, remove the nut with a vise grip and adjustable wrench (using penetrant if needed), fit the new bolt accounting for any width difference, tighten the nut against the tie rod end with the two adjustable wrenches, torque the tie rod's end nut and insert the cotter pin, then fit the grease fitting and fill the boot with a grease gun.

4. Reinstall the wheel

   Tighten the lug nuts in a star pattern to about 90-100 ft-lb.

Check your vehicle’s repair manual for exact specifications and fit.