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6575 - Ahhh damnit. Our econobox Ford Focus (2006) has a bent tie rod. I've never replaced one before. How difficult is it? Local shop wants $180+tax to replace it. (Front, left, outside tie rod)
P.S. I know I will need an alignment afterwards.
Super easy to do. Make sure you get a tool to remove the outer tire rod from the steering arm on your front knuckle. Most auto parts stores rent them out for free.
Looks something like this.
Also forgot to ask inner or putter tie rod? If it's the inner you may need additional too to remove it from steering rack which looks like this
Finally, when removing the inner and outer tie rod from each other loosen the lock nut and count how many full rotations you unscrew it so you get it close to what it originally was.
On a scale of 1-10 of difficulty I would call this a 2.
Best of luck hope the info helps.
Edit....seen its the outside tie rod third tool not needed.
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