DIY Tie Rod Replacement on my Mustang | Problem Solved?!
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 Published On Sep 7, 2022

Replacing the inner and outer tie rods on my 2006 Mustang GT in hopes of alleviating that pesky tug to the right side. Let's hope this works!

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A list of tools I used for this installation, along with what I used them for in (brackets), and *affiliate links to purchase them for yourself! Show some love if you appreciate creators making lists like this for their viewers!

--- TOOLS ---
► 1/2" Ratchet Wrench
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► 1/2" Breaker Bar
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► Inner Tie Rod Tool (to break Inner Tie Rod free, literally the key tool for this install)
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► Any Size Torque Wrench capable of ~60lb-ft (for nut on Outer Tie Rod end (59lb-ft))
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► Rubber Mallet (pref) or Hammer (to get Outer Tie Rod end loose)
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► Needle Nose Pliers (to undo cauter pin in crown nut)
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► Cutter Pliers (to remove clamps securing Inner Tie Rod boot in place)
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--- SOCKETS ---
► 1/2" Extension
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► 3/8" Extension
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► 18mm Deep Socket (for Nut on Outer Tie Rod end)
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► 21mm Deep Impact Socket (for lug nuts on Wheels // Wheel dependent)
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► 22mm Open-Ended Wrench (for jam nut on Inner Tie Rod)
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--- ETC ---
► Zip Ties (to secure the Inner Tie Rod boot in place)
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► Copper Anti-Sieze (on end of Inner Tie Rod where Outer Tie Rod threads onto)
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► WD-40 (to loosen crud around bolts to make them easier to break loose)
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🎵Music Used🎵
► Sub Urban - Cradles (Outro)

Chapters:
0:00 - 1:10 Intro
1:11 - 1:33 Removing Wheel
1:34 - 1:59 Explaining First Steps
2:00 - 5:33 Complete Disassembly
5:34 - 8:32 Using the Inner Tie Rod Tool!
8:33 - 9:24 Talking about the Old Rods
9:25 - 14:01 Complete Assembly
14:02 - 17:43 Torque Wrench Saga
17:44 - 18:53 Finishing Assembly/Other Side
18:54 - 23:33 Final Results/Thoughts (Problem Solved?)
23:34 - 23:55 Outro

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