Thank you so much Sir! this video was very helpful, I will be completing this project on the base this afternoon and wasn't to sure. you have simplified this project in such a major way! Thanks again

Your video was SOOOOO AMAZING. It was very throughly explained. But what really made the video above and beyond supero was how you made the briefs step by step walkthrough of what “we had done”. I loved it. I’m about to do this on my Pontiac GrandAm 2004. Thanks!

Very much appreciated Jim, crystal clear instructions, A pleasure to watch. Im off to change mine now, My neighbours will think im mad rolling around on my icy driveway.

This channel always has solid and useful info, no BS, straight to the point, and especially like the positive tone which is always there. This was the only video I could find on crimping the washer on the inner tie rod end (and I watched probably a half dozen of OK sources) - Jim showed it & explained it very well. Also kudos for giving options on how you can tackle tasks with handtools vs powertools. Thanks, tie rod ends replaced successfully! Jim the car guy

YOU ARE A VERY GOOD TEACHER, AND YES YOU ARE ALSO EXPLAINED IT IN A RIGHT WAY, THANKS AND THE IS BLESSED.

Good job young man, you did a great job with the camra , so many just talk and can't see a thing! I 75 and doing this to my 2003 Merk . Thanks

Finally found a video with a smart person changing anouter tie rod. Thanks so much!

Hey Jim, awesome video about how to change the inner and outer tie rod. Keep posting such incredible videos. Thanks for posting such amazing videos.

Last time, when I found my 04 Accord's power steering was hard to move during the winter morning at the first cold start, I watched your video of changing the o-ring. It took me less than $5 for the new o-ring and 10 minutes to get the job done. No hard steering anymore. This time, I am lucky that I found your video again for the tie rod replacement. The problem of my accord is the vibration feeding back from the accelerate paddle when the vehicle accelerates above 60 mph. The vibration disappears once the vehicle moving at a constant speed, even at 70 mph. The only thing I found is the inner tie rod boot damage with grease outside. I will follow your video to do the job next week and report the results once I have. Thanks for your time for sharing this video as well as others. Wish you a wonderful holiday.

Jim, Great video. Your explanations are clear and thorough. Your recap (at the end) of what you did is great. Keep up the good work! I am impressed.

I've watched at least 7 videos... This is the most helpful so far. Thank you for saving me $300

Very well explained I only had to watch this one time. Thanks a lot.

Thank you. Used your video and rented tie rod tool from parts store. Very straightforward. I had to reuse my ring on the inner tie rod, for 2010 Honda pilot, no other variances. 1 hour start to finish including set up and clean up and taking my time.

This is absolutely the best mechanical video I have seen. Thank you!!!

You sir are a born instructor.

Thanks for the extensive explanation.

Cool video & very helpful for all the young guys at home wanting to work on their car & aren't sure if they should attempt replacing parts themselves to learn & also save some coin $$$ Thanks to Mechanics like you matey we home guys can achieve & work on our cars without all the stress 😊👍 Cheers from Bundaberg Australia 🇦🇺🍺🕺

Using an air gun makes the job a lot easier so go for it! You make it look easy Jim.

😂Best explained car repair vides..Thank You Jim.

One of the best described videos of a repair that I've seen. Thanks for sharing your information. I love the prelude describing the diagnosis of the problem (ata 1:35) and then most of the tools that you were going to use (from 1:55 to 2:30), then a quick description of how you will do the work before you actually do it, then you do the work, and then you recap/summarize what you did at the end! Between all those segments you sometimes cover something that was missed in an earlier segment... pretty darn thorough. I am looking to tackle this project on my 2006 Malibu Maxx and I do have a few questions: (1) One of the tools that you didn't really cover, was the one used to remove the "clip/snap ring" at the front of the bellows from 8:45 - 9:35 in the video? It kind of looks like a thick coat hanger with a bent end. (2) At 17:55 to 18:05 you show some kind of stem on the bellows that you say needs to be connected to a hose and at 22:20 you describe this stem as a "vent", but I never saw in the video how that was connected nor how it was removed at 10:35. It just looked like you yanked the belows off without detaching that "vent" without regard for it. (3) At 18:25 to 18:30 there is an inner zip tie that magically appears in the video on the back of the bellows - I think this is the harder of the 2 zip ties to install because it is obscured by the bellows + I think you need to align it over a certain element of the bellows without being able to see exactly whether it is in the right place or not. You have the car jacked up on a pro-lift and I'm sure that is going to be more difficult when I'm lying under the car with 12" of space between the car and the floor!

Excellent explanation. The Best demonstration in the KZfaq. Thank you

Thank you! It's a very professional way.

Thank you for the great instruction.

it seems like OTC has been kicking the competition in the tool market lately

Outstanding video well explained...gonna give this a try ASAP

Thank you for such a detailed video Jim u saved me 400 bucks😊

Man, this video helps. Thanks for posting this

Every other video I've seen the guy had a torque wrench for the lock nut and castle nut....but as I suspected snug/wrench tight will get er done!

Great video with a lot Information!

I echo the last guy's comments You should be a shop teacher you understand the difference between teaching someone and just saying here's what you do and for that I very much appreciate you

Well explained

Real good explanation very helpful better than others videos. Thanks!!

great video. I got estimates of from 2,3 Hours for the job. cost- 250.00-400.00! not including alignment.

Everything was done as 'book says' - even washer was bent what I was waiting for ..this is often forgotten as on another guy's video watched few minutes ago..Only 1 thing missed. Proper torque to tight that up..anyway everything was explained so well and aeasily.

I had pressure oilers holding the arm in so I can make it home I threaded the bolt 2-3x already.

Great Work 👍🏾✊🏾... I am now checking your other uploads!

Thks , will be doing this exact procedure and alignment after 👍

Best tools of car

Best and most thoroughly explained! Thanks bub

Beautifully explained. Thank you

Jim, I have a 2010 Accord V6 auto. I have a significant side to side shake that comes on at about 55mph. I have new tires (~5 months old), I've had them rebalanced twice. I've also had an alignment. When I first took it to a mechanic, they told me my brakes were bad, so I replaced my all of my brake/rotors. Shake didn't get better. Then they told me it was my CV joints, so I had those replaced and the side to side shake got better for a hot second. It's back in full force, I don't know if it was because my car cooled overnight and didn't feel a shake. I'm at a loss.

Great video!!!😊

Is that a otc tool jim

Thanks Jim

great video, very clear and really helpfull. Many thanks.

Awesome and helpful video! Thanks!

The tie rod ends are upside down

What if you can't afford the inner tie rod tool? Are u able to take it off with wrenches?

Great stuff. Learned a lot from your video Mate. Well explained and well executed. Really appreciate🙏

Thanks again Jim for another great video.....

Nice video, thank you Jim.

Great video One thing I noticed, you did not use the penetrating oil properly. In order for the oil to penetrate deep within the threads, do you need to let it soak for a minute or two and then spray it one more time, wipe off the excess and then give it a go. Doing that, adds an extra layer of protection to those bolts and also makes life a lot easier for you

Soo helpful!

What year is this Honda?

Some people install the outer tie rods in from the top like you did (with the castle nut on the bottom) others from underneath (with the castle nut on the top) does it matter as long as the orientation of the steel (the curve is correct?)

Great video. Was wondering and those plastic zip ties. Will they last long?

good video Jim, what kind of penetrating oil did you use, WD-40?

does the 2nd zip tie replace the snap ring you took off?

wow, I need change all 4 tie rods

So so helpful thank you so much!

Wow! Great video, just cant believe a customer wanted to save $10/boot and reuse them? That seems awfully short-sighted...

I put a new outer tie rods on 03 Honda Accord but the tie rods hit the ram when I turn.. what do I do

This was extremely helpful I really appreciate the video.

I have to do this job on my 99 Honda CR-V. I found out you can "borrow" the tie rod special tool and tie rod press for 48 hours at Auto Zone or O'Reilly's auto parts. They charge a fee ($87 for the special tool, $10 for the press) but you get it back when you return the tools.

thank you for the video very educational .

Can I also know the specific names of the tools that you used while changing inner and outer tie rod?

This is helpful. Thank You!

Great video and explanation, thank you

Awesome video!!

Great video! what would it cost What would it call to do the outer tires on the 2012 Armada Nissan?? Thank you for sharing these very valuable videos how to do-it-yourself but some of us unfortunately can't do it.

Good video.

another great video Jim

Very good Vid once again.

What if a person forgot to tell if he turns on the tie rod when you're taking it off how do you get it back square again

Sir, you are a good teacher ver detailed!!

Good job 👍

Great video. Thanks for helping me save a few $$$.

Great work you doing excellent job.

Thank you for the video

Thank you

Amazing, thank you

Thank you.

Excellent! 23:09

Hello Jim, is it necessary to use lock tight on the inner tie rod end where it connects with the steering rack as long as I peen over the lock washer? Thanks.

You made that look way too easy my dude

Another great video Jim, thanks so much. Where are you located?

How u put the zip tide on the back?

How much would you charge if a customer purchased all parts needed to do a job like this? Along side lower control arms

Could another possibility of a bad inner tie rod show symptoms although mine doesn't come back and forth. I noticed I was able to swing the inner tie rod left to right up and down really easy with no resistance. Can that still mean it's bad?

2005 Honda CR-V, my inner tie rod tool is too short to remove the inner tie rod. My CR-V doesn't have big bellow boots (10:40). What size is your tie rod tool or what do I need, Jimthecarguy. Had no problem using my inner tie rod tool on Accord & Civic.

Great Video! Question why must the spacer on the inner tie rod be punched?

Hi Jim, what is the part # of the tie rod remover tool that you used? I couldn’t find it in your Amazon shopping account. Thanks!

Should have used a torque wrench when tightening ,blue Loctite as well .Taking a measurement of the tie rod's length would be a good idea also as aftermarket threads could be machined differently and give the wrong length when going back together .

Much Mahalo Jim,

Thanks

Very complicated explanation and the video was dark and sometimes not showing the work being done

Smooth you made it

What's the length of the punch that you used to hit or close the inner tie rod lock washer? Also, what brand?

Hi Jim how is that work light you use does it blind you because it is bright in all directions. Just want to know before I buy one. Thanks Jim

Do you have a video showing how to remove and replace a rack and pinion for a 2002 DOHC Ford Taurus or similar ?