Kit Includes: (2) Front Outer Tie Rods (2) Front Inner Tie Rods
Quantity: 4 Piece
Specification
Side Location
Driver & Passenger Side
Location
Inner & 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.
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How to Replace Tie Rod 2000-13 Chevy Impala
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Tools used
Measuring Tape
Bearing Grease
Jack Stands
18mm Socket
19mm Socket
7mm Socket
22mm Wrench
Ratchet
Floor Jack
Needle nose pliers
7/8 Inch Wrench
13mm Wrench
1. Removing the Wheel
Remove 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
Twist the cotter pin out of the tie rod nut with needle nose pliers
Remove the 18mm nut from the tie rod
Measure from the boot of the inner tie rod to the center of the outer tie rod
Note this measurement
Loosen the 7/8 inch nut that holds the inner to the outer tie rod
Thread the 18mm nut onto the tie rod slightly
Strike the tie rod with a hammer to loosen it from the spindle
Twist off the outer tie rod
3. Installing the New Outer Tie Rod
Attach the grease fitting to the new outer tie rod
Tighten the grease fitting with a 7mm socket and ratchet
Twist the outer tie rod onto the inner tie rod
Push the tie rod into the spindle
Thread the 18mm nut onto the tie rod
Measure the distance from the boot to the center of the tie rod
This measurement should match the one taken in Step 2
Adjust the tie rod as necessary
Tighten the 18mm nut
Put the cotter pin through the 18mm nut and fold it over with needle nose pliers
Hold the nut that connects the inner to the outer tie rod with a 7/8 inch wrench
Turn the inner tie rod with a 13mm wrench
Add grease to the grease fitting with a grease gun
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
Put on the hub cap, lining up the hole with the valve stem
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 the outer tie rod on this 2006 Chevy Impala. It's similar for 2000 through 2009, as well as from the left side to the right side. Also keep in mind that any time you're replacing suspension and steering components, we always recommend that you get an alignment afterward. In order to perform this repair, you'll need a jack and jack stands; 7mm, 18mm, and 19mm socket wrench; needle nose pliers; 13mm wrench; a 7/8" or a 22mm wrench; and a tape measure.
By hand, loosen the plastic lug nut covers until they release from the lug nuts themselves. Go ahead and pull off your hubcap. You're going to use the same size 19mm sockets to remove the lug nuts once you get that cover off. If you don't have the benefit of using a lift or air tools, what you'll want to do is remove or loosen up the five lug nuts just slightly with a socket and socket wrench and breaker bar, and then, once you've got it jacked up and on the jack stands, you can proceed to remove them completely with your socket and socket wrench.
Your outer tie rod end is going to be attached to your spindle on the back side, and you'll see it there. I'm going to start by using a pair of needle nose pliers to remove the cotter pin that goes through the end of the ball joint. I'm using an 18mm socket and socket wrench to remove the nut on the bottom of the outer tie rod. I'm measuring the distance from a fixed point at the boot of the inner tie rod with the center of the outer tie rod. This will give us a good starting point for when we install the new one. We can set it up to the same measurement, and that will give us a good preliminary alignment. The nut on the inner tie rod that sits against the outer tie rod is 7/8" or 22mm. Go ahead and loosen that up. I'm going to just slightly install that nut again, and give it a couple whacks to get it to pop out of the spindle. Now I'm removing the outer tie rod.
Here you can see the new tie rod on the left, from 1A Auto, and the old tie rod. It's going to be an exact match and install just like the original. Install your grease fitting and tighten it down with a 7mm socket and socket wrench.
Install the outer tie rod to the point of where the nut is on the inner tie rod, and then put it into its position on the spindle. Install the new nut that came with the outer tie rod. Measure the distance again from the boot to the center of the tie rod. Make sure it matches; adjust it if you need to. Then we can tighten up that nut. I'm going to install the new cotter pin. Put it through the threaded portion and the crown nut that you just tightened. Then peel the ears back so that it won't come loose. Use your 7/8" or 22mm to hold the nut and that 13mm wrench to hold the inner tie rod, and go ahead and tighten those down. Use a grease gun, attach it to the fitting on the outer tie rod, and squeeze until you're sure that it's full.
Reinstall the wheel and start by hand-tightening the lug nuts. With some pressure, back on the ground, torque your five lug nuts to 100 foot pounds. Then, by hand, tighten up the plastic lug nut covers, making sure that you're lining up the hole in your hubcap with the valve stem. I'll go ahead and fast forward as I do that.
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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November 2, 2018
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February 1, 2019
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Both of the inners were completely gone and this set did the trick for minimal $.
Andrey
February 15, 2019
Fair warning, while the video only shows how to do the outer tie rods, the inners are a lot more challenging. If you are going at it yourself, do yourself a favor and set aside a full day for the job. In practice, this is a much more difficult job than the YouTube tutorial makes it look.
You'll need a 1/2" torque wrench along with a proper inner tie rod removal tool. NOT the clamp-on one 1A has. I saw a similar one at autozone store and it's no good. 3/8" drive is just too small for the 70ft-lbs torque required, not to mention having to use a stupidly long extension (probably going to have to daisy-chain a couple). "Rent" one from Harbor Freight and save yourself the aggravation. You'll also need a long-reach flathead screw-driver to undo the retaining clip on the boot. Make sure you have a pair of work gloves, because it's a DIRTY job too.
The boot removal and reinstall is probably the worst part. The most difficult part is securing the rubber boot in place. I used a vacuu
perfect fit
J
July 8, 2019
quality well made product. matches stock part perfect.
Excellent parts
Henry
October 2, 2019
Parts always arrive quickly and are exact fits and extremely good quality
Tie rod ends
Tracy
April 29, 2020
Swell, did the trick
Inner and outer tie rods
B
June 19, 2020
Hi my name is brandon. I would like to say thanks 1a auto for the high quality performance parts!!! My tie rods were making a lot of noise, but I ordered new ones from 1a auto and the noise was gone!! They were so easy to install I would highly recommend ordering from 1a auto the price is affordable, and good quality parts , plus they ship pretty fast!!!!!!! Oh I almost forgot they have a lot of how to videos on fixing your car that is the most handy thing check it out people you won't be disappointed!!!!!
Juan
September 20, 2020
I have an 04 impala I was wondering if this 03 part will fit my impala with no problem or is it going to not be the right size and not fit at all and better off getting the one for an 04 impala...
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Erik
April 4, 2022
Perfect fit for 2007 pontiac grand prix
Great!!!
Shawna
March 29, 2023
The parts came on time. It was the right parts I needed for my car. I have never had a problem anytime I have ever placed an order
Good price for solid parts
Tom
August 12, 2023
Good parts and a great price. Fit perfectly on my 2009 Impala.
Customer Q&A
How many tie rods do I need to buy if I need inner and outer tie rods on my 2000 Buick century?May 14, 2018
Ki'Ara F
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just one kit. it comes with one inner and one outer for each side.
May 14, 2018
JUAN M
What does RPO stand for code FE4?October 29, 2018
D E
10
This is a type of suspension for special ride handling.
October 29, 2018
Emma F
Hi is the front inner tie rod and outer tie rod the same as the rear?February 3, 2019
Nazareth B
10
These tie rods are for the front and there are not tie rods in the rear.
February 3, 2019
Andra M
Will these parts fit 2008 anniversary edition?September 10, 2022
John D
10
Please provide your 17-digit VIN so we can verify fitment, thank you.
September 12, 2022
Jessica D
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