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2003 Ford Focus LX 4dr Sedan

2003 Ford Focus
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Front Wheel Drive, 4 Door Sedan, Compact
27 mpg city / 36 mpg hwy
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January 11, 2013, 1:00 pm

Marjorie Q
 

Question: What are the steps in changing a front inside tie rod?

The passenger side, inside tie rod, is bent. I have a new inside
tie rod and would like to change out the rod myself. I do most of my repairs on the family vehicles. i've got repair manuals, but none on the Ford Focus. So far I must disconnect the battery, I've got the car off the ground, tires removed and I have to still get a prying tool. This is as far as I got. What do I do next and to finish removing the inside tie rod? Help!


January 22, 2013, 3:11 pm

Elizabeth K
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Here is a video on the repair:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fT83g8MPbjc


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