DIY Tie Rod Replacement on my Mustang | Problem Solved?!

Replacing the inner and outer tie rods on my 2006 Mustang GT in hopes of alleviating that pesky tug to the right side. Let's hope this works!

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A list of tools I used for this installation, along with what I used them for in (brackets), and *affiliate links to purchase them for yourself! Show some love if you appreciate creators making lists like this for their viewers!

--- TOOLS ---
► 1/2" Ratchet Wrench
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► 1/2" Breaker Bar
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► Inner Tie Rod Tool (to break Inner Tie Rod free, literally the key tool for this install)
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► Any Size Torque Wrench capable of ~60lb-ft (for nut on Outer Tie Rod end (59lb-ft))
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► Rubber Mallet (pref) or Hammer (to get Outer Tie Rod end loose)
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► Needle Nose Pliers (to undo cauter pin in crown nut)
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► Cutter Pliers (to remove clamps securing Inner Tie Rod boot in place)
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--- SOCKETS ---
► 1/2" Extension
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► 1/2" to 3/8" Down Step Socket
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► 3/8" Extension
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► 18mm Deep Socket (for Nut on Outer Tie Rod end)
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► 21mm Deep Impact Socket (for lug nuts on Wheels // Wheel dependent)
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► 22mm Open-Ended Wrench (for jam nut on Inner Tie Rod)
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--- ETC ---
► Zip Ties (to secure the Inner Tie Rod boot in place)
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► Copper Anti-Sieze (on end of Inner Tie Rod where Outer Tie Rod threads onto)
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► WD-40 (to loosen crud around bolts to make them easier to break loose)
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🎵Music Used🎵
► Sub Urban - Cradles (Outro)

Chapters:
0:00 - 1:10 Intro
1:11 - 1:33 Removing Wheel
1:34 - 1:59 Explaining First Steps
2:00 - 5:33 Complete Disassembly
5:34 - 8:32 Using the Inner Tie Rod Tool!
8:33 - 9:24 Talking about the Old Rods
9:25 - 14:01 Complete Assembly
14:02 - 17:43 Torque Wrench Saga
17:44 - 18:53 Finishing Assembly/Other Side
18:54 - 23:33 Final Results/Thoughts (Problem Solved?)
23:34 - 23:55 Outro

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