How to: Replace inner tie rods (Ford)

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

Video on how to check and diagnose the outer and inner track rod:    • How to: Check track rod and inner/out...  
Video on changing the outer tie rod ends:    • How to: Replace outer tie rod ends (F...  
Video on taking out the steering rack:    • How to: Replace steering rack (Ford M...  

Ford steering playlist:    • Ford steering  

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

You will need:
Replacement tie rod(s), ideally with replacement boots. You can usually find on Amazon ~ US: https://amzn.to/3OMPp9b | UK: https://amzn.to/3LxRpQx
Tie rod tool to suit. Amazon ~ US: https://amzn.to/373YWrz | UK: https://amzn.to/3vUlRxJ
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 (5 mm shown)
Breaker bar
Ratchet handle (convenient)
Hammer
Torque wrench (important). The wrench in the video ~ Amazon US: http://amzn.to/2g1zGoJ | UK: http://amzn.to/2gJ7sAg
Thread locker.

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