How to: Replace outer tie rod ends (Ford)

How to: Change outer tie rod ends on your steering track rod, with an effort to maintain alignment.

Video on how to check and diagnose the outer and inner track rod: https://youtu.be/DerpCk-nsvQ

The vehicle featured is a Ford Mondeo Mk3 (2002) but this process is generic.

You will need:
* Replacement tie rod end(s), with replacement stud nuts. You can usually find on Amazon ~ US: http://amzn.to/2h4SGUT | UK: http://amzn.to/2gYbMIj
* Spanner or crowfoot attachment for bar to suit track rod lock-nut (24 mm shown). An adjustable spanner may turn a nut that's not tight
* Adjustable spanner or vise-grips (locking pliers) to hold tie rod while turning lock-nut
* Socket and spanner to suit stud nut (15 mm shown)
* Hex key to suit stud (depending on design)
* Breaker bar
* Ratchet handle (convenient)
* Hammer
* Torque wrench (important for tightening the stud nut on the ball joint). The wrench in the video ~ Amazon US: http://amzn.to/2g1zGoJ | UK: http://amzn.to/2gJ7sAg
* Thread locker if re-using old stud nut.

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