Tie Rod Replacement near Bel Air, Maryland

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 Bel Air, Maryland

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

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Harford County Transmissions & Automotive

4.6
(39)
2.46 mi
521 Underwood Ln
Bel Air, MD
Closed
Opens 8:00 AM Mon
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Bay Area Point S Tire & Auto Service | Bel Air

4.7
(25)
4.51 mi
2468 East Churchville Road
Bel Air, MD
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Opens 8:00 AM Sat
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Joppa Transmission & Auto Service

4.7
(16)
7.33 mi
604 Pulaski Highway
Joppa, MD
Closed
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Precision Tune Auto Care 050-28

4.3
(322)
9.99 mi
614 S Philadelphia Blvd
Aberdeen, MD
Closed
Opens 8:00 AM Sat
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High Voltage Automotive

4.9
(47)
10.45 mi
11242 Pulaski Highway
White Marsh, MD
Closed
Opens 8:00 AM Mon
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Sound Solutions, Inc. | Specialty Shop - O.E. Electronics Repair

4.7
(15)
12.35 mi
10015 Harford Road
Parkville, MD
Closed
Opens 9:00 AM Mon
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Golden Ring Car & Truck Repair

4.3
(62)
13.42 mi
9728 Pulaski Hwy
Middle River, MD
Closed
Opens 8:30 AM Mon
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AutoStream Car Care - Parkville

4.6
(272)
13.86 mi
9126 Harford Rd
Parkville, MD
Closed
Opens 8:00 AM Mon
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Haris Auto Center

4.8
(16)
15.32 mi
7600 Harford Road
Parkville, MD
Closed
Opens 8:00 AM Mon
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Cliff's Direct Effect

4.8
(41)
15.63 mi
610 Stemmers Run Rd
Essex, MD
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Vince's Auto Repair & Sales

4.4
(21)
15.79 mi
6621 Belair Rd.
Baltimore, MD
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Opens 9:00 AM Sat
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Precision Tune Auto Care - 050-12

4.5
(1065)
16.08 mi
11015 York Rd
Hunt Valley, MD
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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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