Tie Rod Replacement near Glenwood, 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 Glenwood, Maryland

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

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Hillmuth Automotive of Glenwood

4.5
(650)
1.68 mi
2480 Roxbury Mills Road Rt 97
Glenwood, MD
Closed
Opens 7:30 AM Mon
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Citgo Auto Repair

4.3
(15)
7.78 mi
21625 Laytonsville Road
Gaithersburg, MD
Closed
Opens 8:00 AM Sat
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Bumble Auto Service Center

4.4
(33)
8.98 mi
3243 Bethany Lane
Ellicott City, MD
Closed
Opens 8:00 AM Mon
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Mt. Airy Motors

4.9
(41)
9.4 mi
111 E Ridgeville Blvd
Mount Airy, MD
Closed
Opens 8:00 AM Mon
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Meineke #943

4.4
(19)
9.48 mi
9871 Main Street
Damascus, MD
Closed
Opens 8:00 AM Sat
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Columbia Auto Care & Car Wash

4.5
(1189)
9.53 mi
10611 Little Patuxent Pkwy
Columbia, MD
Closed
Opens 8:00 AM Mon
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Hickory Ridge Sunoco

4.4
(32)
9.71 mi
6440 Freetown Road
Columbia, MD
Closed
Opens 9:00 AM Mon
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ARautoPRO, LLC

4.9
(39)
10.02 mi
7545 Rickenbacker Dr
Gaithersburg, MD
Closed
Opens 9:00 AM Sat
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Hillmuth Certified Automotive of Gaithersburg

4.5
(541)
10.03 mi
19300 Woodfield Rd
Gaithersburg, MD
Closed
Opens 7:30 AM Mon
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AutoStream Car Care - Ellicott City

4.5
(892)
10.31 mi
4755 Dorsey Hall Dr
Ellicott City, MD
Closed
Opens 8:00 AM Mon
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Meineke Total Car Care #814

4.4
(25)
10.44 mi
3425 N Chatham Rd
Ellicott City, MD
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Opens 7:30 AM Sat
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CF Auto Care

4.5
(18)
10.63 mi
9109 Baltimore National Pike
Ellicott City, MD
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Opens 8:30 AM Sat
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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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