How To Check and Replace a Bad Tie Rod ~ Clunk While Turning

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2 жыл бұрын

Today we are replacing a bad tie rods. If you have a clunk while driving or a clunk while turning, it may be a bad tie rod. How to tell if an inner or outer tie rod is bad. How to replace an inner tie rod or replace an outer tie rod. Also how to line up a tie rod before getting a vehicle alignment. Thanks to Advance Auto Parts being an awesome partner! #advancefleet #humblemechanic
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@yeagemk 7 ай бұрын

so grateful for youtube and creators like you, for allowing fellows like me to get a self-directed, world class education in anything of my choosing, whenever I choose, however often I choose :-)

@carlos-kx4sn 2 жыл бұрын

Man i give you 100% for clearly explaining every detail. I wish i can find more helpful videos like this one you made. Taking your time going through every single detail. Well done sir. Thumbs up

@HumbleMechanic 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@therightpedal 2 жыл бұрын

As far as removing the outer tie rod from the hub, you didn't mention "loosen the nut, put nut on end of threads, then pound with hammer" technique. That saves the threads AND prevents mushrooming for those without the specialty tool.

@justinferguson5451 Жыл бұрын

Only if you’re reusing old tie rod end. If you are replacing with new just whack it and get it out. It don’t take much of a shock to pop it out

@Hes_Bona_Fide 11 ай бұрын

If you just wack the side of the hole that it goes through, it'll temporarily deform it and it'll just fall right out. I've done it this way 20 plus times and have never had one not fall right out.

@LemonySnicket-EUC 11 ай бұрын

@@Hes_Bona_Fideexactly.

@-I-Use-Punctuation 10 ай бұрын

@@Hes_Bona_Fidethis is the only way iv ever done it, banging on the nut is most times COMPLETELY ineffective. Rookie move for sure...

@youngrasta612 Ай бұрын

yeah something like that

@markfriedman4203 8 ай бұрын

Great instructional video, I had my teenage son watch this before I asked him to help me to get and understand the basics. Thanks!

@fixityourself5713 6 ай бұрын

Best video ever. I am now confident in replacing the inner and outer tie rods. And a bonus, giving me information on rack and pinion inspection.

@m4cdemos 5 ай бұрын

One of my absolute favourite how-to guys. Brilliant. Not just the hows, but the whys and the why nots - much more likely to cover the differences between particular vehicles. Thanks for posting this.

@khaledakm 7 ай бұрын

You are a very good instructor. Thanks for doing the video.

@chrisfreemesser5707 2 жыл бұрын

Replaced the outer tie rods on my '68 Bug a couple months ago...that ball joint tool is an absolute must for jobs like this and worth every cent. Once done I took some advice from my mechanic to measure the distance between treads on both the front and back of the front tires to determine the toe of the car. It was toed-out 5mm so I readjusted the toe by setting up string lines perfectly parallel to the rear rims as references for the front tires. Car is now toe'd in a few mm and tracks perfectly down the road!

@baileyhatfield4273 2 жыл бұрын

I had seen this exact method recently on youtube by somebody with a cummings swapped truck...forget the name sadly. It's a surefire way to get it as close as you can with just basic tools.

@williammunny9916 2 жыл бұрын

*_Matthew 11.28 Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For My yoke is easy and My burden is light."_* _Jesus Christ loves you. Repent and be saved. Only Jesus Christ saves. God bless you, and the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you and your family._ --

@francoamerican4632 Жыл бұрын

@William Munny "For My tie rods are tight, and My steering is easy."

@CTX-wh5qu 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you HM I've done this job on the outer tie rod and replaced rack boots so many times over the last 30yrs that I thought I knew exactly how to do it. Watching you has changed my mind. You are an awesome tutor, great work. A new sub here with so many previous vids to watch and looking forward to more to come.

@Brokemanballin Жыл бұрын

I think it's amazing that you sponsor a scholarship. You're awesome, dude. You seem super humble.

@hetaindagar2493 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent content as always Charles. Super important note in your video regarding the insert sleeves that some hubs use. Especially for people looking to swap out the heavy steel knuckles on their Golf mk 5/6 for the lighter aluminium Audi S3 / Passat ones. Those have pressed inserts and you MUST use the correct collared nut for them, NOT the standard nut that is used to secure the tie rod to the steel Knuckles. Correct part number for the collared nut is WHT000785 (its also used on the ball joint).

@user-rr9dy3gt4c 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for these videos Charles! I'm nearly finished my first year at Volkswagen Australia technical training, and your videos are something that students and teachers refer to in class. This one was a perfect supplement to our steering and suspension block. On a personal level too, whenever I need some inspiration to keep me motivated with my training, I come to your channel, and I can guarantee I'll find something within seconds that will give me a boost. So thanks again man, and keep up the good work!

@Mike_44 Жыл бұрын

Hands down the BEST video I've seen on explaining this part of the steering system. Great job!

@valvarez2004 Жыл бұрын

This is a crystal clear explanation! Great video and the description of the steering column brought everything together.

@Ja2808R 2 жыл бұрын

I enjoy this channel. I first subscribed back in February 2016 when I bought a manual 2.5 mk5. Still a daily, and love it. You’ve helped along the way.

@themachine8009 4 ай бұрын

Charles making it look easy. Great vid

@dantizzle00 2 жыл бұрын

Stellar walkthrough--clearly, thoroughly, and easily communicated and demonstrated, excellent camera positioning, great pointers! Enjoyed the video. Thanks for posting it 🍻

@kunalkhanna985 10 ай бұрын

Awesome video, very detailed, science explained, full of humor yet to the point. Great job on this video, I loved it!

@enrique4737 Жыл бұрын

Great job! Thank you so much for the knowledge. People like you gives me hope.

@hittz8331 Жыл бұрын

Very thorough video/demonstration/tutorial. Thanks Much HumbleMechanic.👍

@70sfred1 2 жыл бұрын

Explained beautifully! My Son needed this inner tie rod replaced at a tire store, and I needed educated on what and where this was. Thanks again. Very educational!

@francoamerican4632 Жыл бұрын

To be or not to be.

@ryanmundt9628 2 жыл бұрын

Saw the rubber was pretty expired around the knuckle of my 94 Mercedes. The mechanic also said there was some wiggle in the wheels. This helps explain the details. Thanks a lot!

@davidkaye8712 2 жыл бұрын

And when getting alignment done make sure they keep the steering wheel straight, many many many do not and you end up with a steering wheel that isn't centred while the steering is 😉

@HumbleMechanic 2 жыл бұрын

The fact that this needs to be said is BONKERS. BUT YEA 100% lol

@TheFlyingPLiner 2 жыл бұрын

If you have to tell the alignment shop that you need to go somewhere else. It's like going to get a surgery and having to remind the surgeon not to leave any tools inside your body.

@nickmartinez5644 2 жыл бұрын

Lol my old honda had the steering wheel turned too when i got it

@andysanchez5423 2 жыл бұрын

The new alignment machines from hunter make it where it knows where the steering wheel is straight its called win toe If I remember correctly

@williammunny9916 2 жыл бұрын

@cristianojoana1898 2 жыл бұрын

I normally use vernier caliper to measure th distance between the lock nut and the tie rod end thread

@jackgreen9062 Жыл бұрын

Good vid mate. Exactly the refresher I needed. Haven’t done this for a couple of years. Thanx so much.

@charlesdesdmond5629 4 ай бұрын

One of the best so far. Well done

@DavetheMonster 2 жыл бұрын

Well explained video as always. Thank you for sharing it with us!

@pkt1213 2 жыл бұрын

Great timing. I have new Koni suspension, 034 control arm kit, and inner/outer tierods that I am going to tackle this weekend if it isn't hotter than the surface of the fun.

@z3ero 10 ай бұрын

Great beard, great attitude, great explanation, great video!

@baileyhatfield4273 2 жыл бұрын

I will say one thing about alignment, i rocked my custom alignment after doing a rack, tie rods once or twice and the only ''issues'' was my wheel was off a bit...not fantastic and then after idk a year and a half two years i got the slightest cupping. For sure worth the what, just got one for 73 dollars? CANADIAN pesos that is** So it's really worth it. Plus driving perfectly straight and a nice wheel it's all good. Exactly why i reccomend doing both inners or outers if one is gone, you ''save'' 60 bucks on parts BUT when the other one goes in 5 months, you're out that same money, even more labor AND another alignment.

@802Garage 2 жыл бұрын

Really excellent video man. Covered absolutely everything I would want to including how to do it without just the fancy tools. Awesome!

@HumbleMechanic 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks dude

@williammunny9916 2 жыл бұрын

@Krisemann 5 ай бұрын

Thanks, this is great advice. My front wheels had major play after I recently replaced all control arms + outer tie rods on my Audi A8. Turns out that if the outer tie rod is seized to the inner tie rod and you torque it it'll damage the inner tie rod...

@nvargas71 7 ай бұрын

I understand better inner and outer tie rods now, Thank you very much you are incredible as a teacher, good and clear speech video and audio perfect. 100% wish you were my mechanic thank you thank you and than you

@richardgreene4725 7 ай бұрын

"Leave one out, & bend one down" 15:34 This has often been something which has been debated. I would personally imagine this to be the best option, as it means that the head of the pin will then engage fully into the slot of the castellated nut. Your video has helped clear this up for me. " Thumbs Up!

@tjfortin2227 Ай бұрын

Excellent instructions and information! Thank you!

@ianpics 2 жыл бұрын

This was awesome! I got learned today!! Thank you!

@xaviervelasquez6882 2 жыл бұрын

I recently changed my coilovers and my axle broke and got it replaced. I’ve been hearing a lot of clunking noise ever since and needed this video. Greatly appreciate it!

@ellingtonsk 6 ай бұрын

Thank you sooooo much Sir, I have a GMC and your instructions are very very good. You helped me tremendously!

@CA-pv5ie 2 жыл бұрын

You rock Mr Humble - thank you! Keep 'em coming!

@wickedgood1984 2 жыл бұрын

Mr Humble was his dad. 🤣

@delcorick9967 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video!, I do my own maintenance and anytime I've done tie rods I've only done one side at a time so I can almost completely match the alignment ( after test drive bring it back in garage onto Jack and adjust and re test until straight ) no pulling to either side during hard braking ( panic braking ) or during hard acceleration,, I get good tire wear, and primarily do this to give me more time to take it for alignment,, alignment isn't hyper expensive but 140$ is still 140$ so that's why I do it this way,, just also make sure the tire psi are the same and there's no other play in suspension,, again nice video!

@limamantapachitas 5 ай бұрын

Excellent video , very clear explanations, Thank you so much bro!

@BrainsofFrank 2 жыл бұрын

Very well explained. Thank you for doing this video. I’m well versed in driving a wornout steering rack. Sucks bad and I swapped the rack and had a shop do the wheel alignment

@orfeous 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, my steering is questionable too. Happened after me and a friend replaced both front lower control arms. Dont know if powersteering pump got shot or if we blew some kind of a sealing in the steering rack.. steering doesnt have that nice and thight feeling anymore.. its super duper light sometimes and back to kinda normal sometimes. Steering wheel does not "spring back" when the steering feels super light. Also sometimes when i drive forward slow i can turn the wheel some degrees and i still go forward with a slightly turn to left.. so i dont know.. :)

@francoamerican4632 Жыл бұрын

😦

@patkelly7999 2 жыл бұрын

Great job Charles, very well explained:):)

@jborde 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video! Looks like that right side Cradle arm big bushing has quite a few cracks in it - it may be time to change it too! Keep up the good work!

@blue52851 Жыл бұрын

Extremely helpful video. Thank you.

@spencersgarage 2 жыл бұрын

Nice. Just replaced the inner and outer tie rods on my 1994 Integra GSR.

@blankslate6393 Жыл бұрын

Extremely concise and informative. Cleverly filmed and explained. I just could not stop thinking that this dude's beard is a massive safety hazard that might get caught any time while he's working on assembling parts.

@biniam687 Жыл бұрын

I love it very nice explanation we need more videos from you

@CousinCleatus 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Breaks it down so anybody could know what's going on.

@tech-ez8756 2 жыл бұрын

You're awesome , fellow VAG lover keep the content coming!

@davidblood9882 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. You are an excellent communicator. I’m hooked. Thank you!

@HumbleMechanic 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@moraleswarnold Жыл бұрын

Outstanding explanation tutorial. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

@wickedgood1984 2 жыл бұрын

I wound up buying a tool similar to an exhaust clamp with a 3/8 socket opening on it. The inner toe rods I had where considered “unserviceable”. They had no flat spots for a removal tool. It was pretty easy to put on and remove the toe rods. Would be much easier than those huge pliers you had haha

@nwsprince1199 24 күн бұрын

Thanks for this tutorial. Going to give it a try. My outer tie rod broke off at the ball joint. It makes it hard to break the jam nut.

@dicknodnfs 2 жыл бұрын

When I worked at AZ, every time I would sell tie rods I made sure to remind that you need an alignment after the install. Most of the time all I would get in return was the glazed doughnut look. Spend 50 bucks on parts, 4 hours under the car, but a 75 dollar alignment, nah. Good job.

@baileyhatfield4273 2 жыл бұрын

Then it snowballs into two new tires or four on an AWD on and on. Issues snowball fast lol.

@mohamedyounis9662 28 күн бұрын

Good job and 100% explained, god bless u

@kevinr5187 Жыл бұрын

A wiggling wheel could also be a sign of a wheel hub bearing. You provide excellent insight and presentation. I just subscribed to your channel and I look forward to leaning from you.

@rroopnar Жыл бұрын

That was better than the Toyota-specific vids I've been watching. Thanks.

@donduffey9318 Жыл бұрын

Super great video. Well done!

@Zdosse Жыл бұрын

Very detailed video. Thank you for your time sir

@YootubeUK Жыл бұрын

Yep, very good and thorough video dude. Damn, those outer ends were seized, even with heat one of mine did not want to move!

@Themobilegearhead Жыл бұрын

Great job explaining everything...

@majidabdullah6594 Жыл бұрын

One of best and simplest explaining video keep going same as 👍

@professionalhater2809 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. Great explanation. 👍

@vfr400r3l 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve never seen that inner tie rod tool before. I’m going to get one as it would save a lot of time.

@IfitumugambiFrancois 9 күн бұрын

thank you for all

@TONYSTARK-jh2wu 2 жыл бұрын

My favorite tool for inner tie rods is the oem tools universal it looks like an exhaust clamp works great every time and is super small

@augustolori 7 ай бұрын

That was very good. Thank you.

@sheerwillsurvival2064 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent instructions got my subscription 👊🏻

@HumbleMechanic 2 жыл бұрын

🙏🙏🙏

@davewatt28 2 жыл бұрын

Such a great vid. Cheers!

@deebocj Жыл бұрын

AWSOME VIDEO PRESENTATION! 🙂

@coolkitty2075 Жыл бұрын

This is really helpful. Thank you x

@pjpankratz8829 24 күн бұрын

Great video thanks! it will be helpful

@moseskgaugelo9821 Жыл бұрын

Nice and simple, thanks for that

@philnguyen6376 Жыл бұрын

You are a good teacher

@dutch0770 Жыл бұрын

When your wheel starts flopping all around.... your tie rod is bad. Ask my wife haha

@Dance4lifeBR 2 жыл бұрын

great video, great explanation

@JOJO63204 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man. U r awesome teacher 👍

@guerrasnganga9262 2 жыл бұрын

Perfect work

@paulandrewpimentel2005 Жыл бұрын

Love You, Man!... I am now ready to do it

@oliknow Жыл бұрын

I have a tool set for inner tie rods with self adjusting rollers inside. just put over the cup and turn until the rollers grip. it was cheap and works like nothing else. surprising, even for me. I used it twice so far but it already paid after the first use

@JimmyMakingitwork 2 жыл бұрын

Front end work, nice. A good way to avoid tire wear while heading to an alignment shop is pull the inner boot off the rack and use a tape measure to the tie rod end from the rack housing. Right it down, or take a photo and you’ll be within a turn on the settings at the alignment shop. Your tires will thank you.

@baileyhatfield4273 2 жыл бұрын

That or the classic count the threads, my only issue is you may be spinning the uh ball within the inner tie rod and not get it exact. Measuring has gotten me near perfect every time. Plus i've rode on those for a long time with near no issues. the 50 60 70 dollar simple Toe and go alignment is crucial for just getting a perfect handling car. I avoided an alignment just because of idk no extra car, for a year and a half and only had slight cupping after that long. Not reccomended, but it can be done.

@JimmyMakingitwork 2 жыл бұрын

@@baileyhatfield4273 Yeah, counting threads will work also, as long as the replacements are the same over all length. ;)

@prajilkumar9392 Жыл бұрын

Good presentation 😊

@amartamberou 8 ай бұрын

Humbleness at its essence. Charles do you have a shop ?

@davestowasser6186 Жыл бұрын

What a good teacher!!!There is one other scenario I'd like to ask about. When I do the twist the tire test(hands at 9 and 3) there is a clunking noise and some travel but both tires are moving the same amount, the movement is thru the rack and pinion. This is happening on my 2015 Acadia. Does this mean the rack is done or is there some adjustment that can be made?

@vwaudi-group5898 2 жыл бұрын

Shout out for humble From 🇱🇾 Libya thanks a lot.

@RsiX_music 2 жыл бұрын

My inner tie rod broke last night . Heard a loud pop/ping and steering went kinda weird . When i reversed on driveway the right wheel folded out . Good video ! Useful

@tictac9367 2 жыл бұрын

What do you mean folded out? Was it dangerous?

@wasclywabbit 2 жыл бұрын

Great video.

@cajetan88 Жыл бұрын

Well explained!

@sarinsarin7898 Жыл бұрын

thankyou for the vid, i had a feeling my tierod is probably bad so i now know how to replace then get aligment. Thanks again.

@LaWebdelPortu Жыл бұрын

Nice video. Thanks.

@hyper8545 2 жыл бұрын

Good work

@superpoon16 7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for making good content i have quesetion is it possible inner-rack loose will cause squeeky sound when turn the steering wheel? thanks in advance.

@GuzmanJornan Жыл бұрын

Just wanna say love u man for explaining shit so well 🙏🏽

@HumbleMechanic Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏

@STAMATAKISM Ай бұрын

It's a great video!Please tell me if you know this issue.My steering wheel is vibrating when i am braking on a speed of 150 km/h and more (not for less speed).The rotors and the bearings have no problem.Does it causes, the inner tie rod, or something else?Thank you!

@HumbleMechanic 2 жыл бұрын

Remember there is no need to chase Advance Discount codes. You can use "Humble" any time you like and save $$$! I also learned that on the app, you can combine your PERKS and save up to $20! The best part, it resets the date they expire. So if you have SpeedPerks about to expire, go on the app, combine them and BOOM expiration reset!

@nickguerra1905 2 жыл бұрын

hey charles i got a question mk4 jetta ive seen an alignment tool for the subframe but theirs no video that shows how this tool works an how its done properly but i have seen people just slap a new subframe in no alignment done an used the old bolts i know ur not soupposed to strech bolts yada yada just wondering do u have any experiance with this alignment tool ?

@robles100 2 жыл бұрын

Long time, first time in the comment section. Awesome info. I used to have the original R32 ( 2004 mk4 / original owner) which I loved but no longer have it. Oh man how much fun it was back in 2004. But still watching your videos. Keep up the good work man, thank you 👍👍👍

@jimyhemn5292 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Charles, hope your doing well, got a quick question as a DIY myself, i got a 2017 gti ( US spec) and i live somewhere quite hot 😅 i noticed something, whenever the ambient temp. Reaches 104F (40c) and above the car delays the gear shifts, usually it shift around 2k Rpm but at high temp its delays it to 3 or 4K, any explanation or advice is appreciated, btw love your videos, keep up the great content

@ziauddin7948 8 ай бұрын

excellent outer & inner tie rods replacement & outer tie rod in toe & out toe adjustment # as i understand the inner tie rod ball joint is for movement outer tie rod vertically & horizontally but it is the inner tie rod outward & inward movement which moves the wheel out or in # ❤️🇵🇰

@lucamaroni5880 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, thank you! Quick question: when straighten the van after an acute corner, the steering wheel feels flimsy and kind of oscillate back (it gives the feeling of very low solidity); could this also be a sign of bad tie rod? Thanks!