Tie Rod Replacement near Ann Arbor, Michigan

There are 50 RepairPal Certified locations for Tie Rod Replacement, all with a minimum 12,000-mile/12-month warranty.

50 Results for Tie Rod Replacement near Ann Arbor, Michigan

Tie Rod Replacement can be completed at all of these locations, along with other repairs and services.

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New Roads Garage

4.2
(15)
7.66 mi
3170 Washtenaw Avenue
Ann Arbor, MI
Closed
Opens 8:00 AM Mon
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Plymouth Auto Repair One

4.6
(15)
20.49 mi
605 Ann Arbor Road
Plymouth, MI
Closed
Call the shop at (734) 822-7572 for appointment availability
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Auto Lab Plymouth

4.3
(25)
20.64 mi
530 Ann Arbor Rd.
Plymouth, MI
Closed
Opens 8:00 AM Mon
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Midas - Plymouth

4.2
(176)
20.79 mi
210 Ann Arbor Road
Plymouth, MI
Closed
Opens 8:00 AM Mon
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Davis Auto Care

807 Doheny Dr
Northville, MI
Closed
Opens 7:00 AM Mon
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Redford Auto Repair - Westland

4.8
(18)
24.3 mi
7666 Wayne
Westland, MI
Closed
Opens 8:00 AM Mon
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Auto-Lab 5 Mile Complete Car Care

4.3
(39)
24.57 mi
36251 5 Mile Rd
Livonia, MI
Closed
Opens 8:00 AM Mon
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Elite Tire & Auto Care

4.4
(27)
25.19 mi
33729 Plymouth Road
Livonia, MI
Closed
Opens 7:00 AM Mon
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Redford Auto Repair - Garden City

4.6
(16)
25.4 mi
32121 Ford Road
Garden City, MI
Closed
Opens 8:00 AM Mon
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The Detroit Garage - Walled Lake

4.6
(86)
26.49 mi
490 North Pontiac Trail
Walled Lake, MI
Closed
Opens 8:00 AM Mon
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The Detroit Garage - Livonia

4.7
(129)
27.83 mi
15140 Middlebelt Road
Livonia, MI
Closed
Opens 8:00 AM Mon
Call the shop at (732) 889-7664 for appointment availability
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Redford Auto Repair & Collision III - Inkster

4.8
(14)
28.47 mi
12850 Inkster Road
Redford Charter Township, MI
Closed
Opens 8:00 AM Mon
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Tie Rod Replacement

How are tie rod issues diagnosed?

The technician will check the undercarriage for signs of steering and suspension component failure. If the inner tie rod has any movement in the ball-in-socket joint, or is otherwise physically damaged, it will be considered ruined.
Tie Rod Replacement

How is a tie rod replaced?

On cars or trucks with a steering gearbox, the vehicle will be lifted, and the wheel in question will be removed before turning the steering wheel the complete other direction. Once inner or outer tie rod is exposed, the castle nut will be removed. The tie rod can then be taken off. A wheel alignment will be necessary once the new one is in place. Cars with steering racks are slightly different. The vehicle is raised and stripped of the wheel, outer tie rod, steering rack and inner tie rod dust boot. A special tool is needed to remove the inner tie rod. Other parts may also need to be removed to gain access.

What to look out for when dealing with tie rod issues

After removing the steering rack dust boots, the presence of power steering fluid could indicate a failed seal, and replacement of the steering rack will be recommended.

Can I replace the tie rod myself?

Only someone with a lot of suspension and steering system knowledge should attempt this repair. It's usually best left to professional repair shops.

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