1999 Ford Escort tire rods

1999 FORD ESCORT
189,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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PROMISELAND420
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i need to know how to change out tire rods?? and what kind of tools would i need?
Sep 12, 2008 at 10:38 AM
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BMRFIXIT
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Outer tie rod end is an easy job to do
jack and support the car
remove tire
loosen inner tie rod nut at the outer tie rod
remove outer tie rod nut
remove outer tie rod
Sep 12, 2008 at 12:25 PM
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