Kit Includes: (1) Front Driver Side Outer Tie Rod (1) Front Passenger Side Outer Tie Rod
Quantity: 2 Piece
Specification
Side Location
Driver & Passenger Side
Location
Outer
Front
Install Tip: When replacing steering components, have a professional alignment performed afterwards. This ensures proper tracking and even tire wear.
Our steering and suspension components are pre-greased and sealed for long life and do not require the extra maintenance typically required by greaseable versions.
Item Condition:New
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How to Replace Outer Tie Rod 2000-07 Chevy Monte Carlo
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Tools used
Torque Wrench
Hammer
7mm Wrench
17mm Socket
Jack Stands
19mm Socket
Grease Gun
Measuring Tape
Bearing Grease
7mm Socket
Ratchet
Floor Jack
Cloth Rags
Needle nose pliers
1. Removing the Wheel
Loosen the lug nut covers with a 19mm socket
Pull off the hub cap
Loosen the lug nuts with the vehicle on the ground
Raise the vehicle with a floor jack
Secure the vehicle on jack stands
Remove the lug nuts
Pull off the wheel
2. Removing the Outer Tie Rod
Measure the distance from the inner tie rod boot to the outer tie rod grease fitting
Note this measurement
Hold the outer tie rod with an adjusting wrench
Loosen the outer tie rod nut with another adjusting wrench
Remove the cotter pin from the tie rod castle nut with needle nose pliers
Remove the 17mm castle nut
Strike the steering knuckle with a hammer to loosen the outer tie rod
Twist off the outer tie rod and its nut
3. Installing the New Outer Tie Rod
Twist a new nut onto the inner tie rod
Twist on the new outer tie rod
Lift the outer tie rod into the steering knuckle
Measure the distance from the inner tie rod boot to the outer tie rod grease fitting
This should be the same as the measurement noted in Step 2
Fasten the castle nut onto the outer tie rod end
Put the cotter pin into place and bend it to hold it
Hold the outer tie rod with an adjusting wrench
Tighten the outer tie rod nut with another adjusting wrench
Tighten the grease fitting with a 7mm wrench
Fill the outer tie rod bearing with grease, using a grease gun
Clean the tie rod bearing
4. Reattaching the Wheel
Slide the wheel into place
Start the lug nuts by hand
Tighten the lug nuts preliminarily
Lower the vehicle to the ground
Tighten the lug nuts to 100 foot-pounds in a crossing or star pattern
Reattach the hub cap
Tighten the lug nut covers with a 19mm socket
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Hi, I'm Don from 1A Auto. I hope this how-to video helps you out, and next time you need parts for your vehicle, think of 1AAuto.com. Thanks.
In this video, we're going to show you how to replace an outer tie rod on this 2003 Chevy Monte Carlo. We show you on the passenger's side but the driver's side is the same procedure. The items that you'll need for this is a new outer tie rod from 1AAuto.com; 7, 17 and 19mm socket and ratchet; two adjustable wrenches; a hammer; pliers; a tape measure; a grease gun; and jack and jack stands.
Start off by just loosening up these lug nut caps. Now, you can remove your lug nuts. If you don't have air powered tools, you want to loosen these up while the vehicle is on the ground, then raise the vehicle and remove them the rest of the way. If you do have air powered tools, you can just remove them right here. You can just pull your wheel off.
Measure from the boot on your inner tie rod to this grease fitting on your outer tie rod and just remember this distance. Then, you want to loosen up this nut right here and put one wrench on the outer tie rod, one on the nut and push opposite directions to loosen it up. We recommend using two adjustable wrenches. Next remove the cottering pin from the bottom of the outer tie rod, just use your pliers to straighten out the pin and then pull it free. Now, remove this 17mm castle nut. Hit the knuckle with a hammer. This will loosen up the outer tie rod and you can lift it up and out. Just turn the outer tie rod counterclockwise until it comes free and then remove this nut.
On the left is the old outer tie rod, on the right is the new one from 1A Auto. You can see they're identical and they'll fit exactly the same. Put your new nut into place and then twist the outer tie rod on. Then, lift your outer tie rod up and into the wheel knuckle. Just push it down through. Measure it again from the end of the boot to the middle of the grease fitting and make sure it's the same. This is a good preliminarily alignment, but you probably still want to go get your vehicle aligned and have it adjusted and then put the castle nut back on, tighten it up, and then push the cotter pin through and bend the tabs in opposite directions. Using your two adjustable wrenches, just tighten this nut up. Then twist in your grease fitting, and using either a 7mm socket and ratchet or a 7mm wrench, just tighten it up. Then, using your grease gun, fill it with grease. Clean up any that came out on the sides. Turn your wheel. Then put your wheel back into place and replace the lug nuts. While the car is on the jacks, you want to replace the lug nuts and tighten them preliminarily, lower the vehicle, and then tighten them the rest of the way. Torque each of the lug nuts to 100 foot-pounds in a crossing pattern. Then replace your hub cap and tighten up those lug nut caps.
We hope this video helps you out. Brought to you by www.1AAuto.com, your source for quality replacement parts and the best service on the Internet. Please feel free to call us toll-free, 888-844-3393. We're the company that's here for you on the Internet and in person.
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Great product for the money
eric
June 28, 2017
Can't complain these tie rods were exactly what I ordered and seems to be as good as oem quality. Love doing business with this company. Very fast shipping, I would recommend this to anyone
D
October 16, 2017
The videos that you all have are very useful, especially with the Monte Carlo. I've learned alot from them because I have an 06 Monte Carlo SS myself.
Nice parts, nice price!
Dennis
July 18, 2018
Quality tie rod ends at a great price. Just as good as oem if not better. Same length as oem so any toe alignment was minimal.
right part, right price
David
September 30, 2018
I have used 1A auto about 10 times and they are 10 for 10 with accurate order filling and fast delivery. Great product selection and videos for the DIYer. Thanks 1Aauto
Dave
Clarence, NY
M
December 10, 2018
Geat site. Fast shipments.. Quality parts. I really like 1a
R
December 17, 2018
They were shorter than original, but I made work. The videos are great help. I'm very satisfied with the time it took to receive product. I've bought several parts from here and been satisfied.
Frank
February 28, 2019
The sales people who orders the parts for the customers are very knowledgeable and the part always fit good and arrive on time when they say give you a date and time in a tracking number I will always do business with A-1 Auto and recommend anybody that is looking for parts I tell them call A1 Auto and you'll be surprised the quality the experience and on time delivery great job A-1 Auto my auto parts store
Easiest repair ever and I'm no DIYer
Philip
April 9, 2019
This was my first repair and it was a great place to start. The video was great, the parts were easy to identify and install. Once i got the frozen (my car is a 2007) parts off, it was an absolute piece of cake. Replacing my outer tie rods was a perfect place to start my experience with fixing my own car. P.S. The mechanic wanted $650 to do them and an alignment.
Rick
September 9, 2019
Great parts good video on the repairs
Great Service
George
January 2, 2020
Good parts, Good Price, Quick service.
Service
G
January 27, 2020
I received my order on the day it said it was going to be here, which is good.
good product
Douglas
June 15, 2020
Fit like its supposed to and arrived quickly.
great
Alvin
July 1, 2020
I like the parts fits my car perfect good quality will recommend
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Trent
August 6, 2020
As I mentioned in the last review, awesome. I called 1 a auto for all my parts just to make sure they fit my vehicles. They make it so simple and easy, even for a knucklehead like me to order the correct parts. First year buyer, lifetime customer.
Perfect timing
David
November 16, 2020
Had to get these put in before I could get the car inspected. Perfect fit, perfect timing on delivery!
Tie rod end replacement.
Robert
March 18, 2022
Looks like a good quality part. Very easy to install.
Robert
April 19, 2022
Quality parts ... good bargain
Great
Theodore
January 9, 2024
How to videos great help ordering and delivery easy and efficient
Recommended
Hilda
April 4, 2024
This item was great and feels high quality. Everything I needed was in the package and everything arrived fairly quickly.
Juan
October 30, 2024
Great part oem fit
Customer Q&A
Is the tie rod full with grease or will i need to add grease?January 1, 2020
Anthony E
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This item will already come pregreased. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any further questions.
January 2, 2020
Emma F
10
They are already greased because don't come with fittings so you cant grease them.
January 3, 2020
Arvon A
how do i know what RPO code to order for these?December 2, 2020
Eric J
10
For certain vehicles these are RPO code specific. If yours is one of them, please check your glove box for the RPO sticker. You will want to make sure that your vehicle has one of the RPO codes that these are specific for.
December 2, 2020
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