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Originally Posted by Ulsterman
98 3.8 103k miles.
I had a new set of tires fitted but the shop said they wouldn't do an alignment as a tie rod end was bad on the passenger side. Now that I've had a look the outer tie rod end is ok, no movement, but with it disconnected I get a little movement when I pull on the rod itself.
I've never touched inner tie rod ends on any vehicle I've ever owned so was wondering what's involved. My haynes manual makes no mention other than that the rubber boot clamps must be cut off.
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Ulsterman
I haven't changed an inner tie rod on a Windstar. However, I have changed them on other vehicles. They are threaded on and are locked with some physical manner. There are tools to R&R them. I used a large chanel lock plyers. The tool goes over the whole inner tie rod and allowing you to remove it from the wheel well.
When you put the new one on, make sure that you get it locked with the crimp or pin so it says put.
I hope this helps....let me know if you need more info.
Dan