Labor Rate for Changing Inner/Outer Tie-Rods

[fdunford]

I was wondering much time is listed to change each tie-rod (inner & outer).

Its been a long time since I changed one. Basically I remember marking the old one before removing, then taking off the bolt, and grunting like a gorella to screw the old rod out, then mark the new one and screw it in. Is the about it?

[Willyum]

Change it yourself if you can. The Ford garage here in Vegas where I bought my car now charges a $95 "diagnostic" fee plus $110 an hour plus and expensive alignment fee. Imagine you can about guess your job is going to be at least 3 hours. Places like Auto Zone will loan you some tools and such. The proper set up for your toe will likely need to be more accurate than counting the turns.