{"id":69480,"date":"2025-11-12T06:49:02","date_gmt":"2025-11-12T14:49:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jerry.ai\/?post_type=car-repair&#038;p=69480"},"modified":"2025-12-12T02:51:29","modified_gmt":"2025-12-12T10:51:29","slug":"tie-rod-end-repair-cost","status":"publish","type":"car-repair","link":"https:\/\/jerry.ai\/car-repair\/estimates\/tie-rod-end-repair-cost\/","title":{"rendered":"How Much Does Tie Rod End Repair Cost?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The cost of this repair is dependent on the manufacturer&#8217;s engineering complexity and the needed parts. In general, replacing an outer tie rod end can reasonably be performed in less than three hours, if there are no complications. An alignment is also required, which is included in these estimates.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Jerry app provides diagnostic and repair guidance along with access to accurate pricing. Download to take some of the hassle out of the repair experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/signup\/garageonlystart?service=garage&amp;flowType=repairShop\">Get free repair quote<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Real-customers-Jerry-helped\">Real customers Jerry helped<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While pricing can vary based on different factors like location, parts used, and exact vehicle, Jerry uses real customer experiences to show what drivers are paying right now. Here are some examples of what Jerry customers are paying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-show-load-more=\"false\" class=\"group wp-block-jerry-live-table\" data-wp-context=\"{&quot;data&quot;:[{&quot;date&quot;:&quot;12\\\/11\\\/25&quot;,&quot;customer&quot;:&quot;Marc K.&quot;,&quot;car&quot;:&quot;2002 Ford F-150&quot;,&quot;cityAndState&quot;:&quot;Pikeville, KY&quot;,&quot;totalPartCost&quot;:&quot;$95.90&quot;,&quot;medianLaborMinutes&quot;:50,&quot;medianLaborCost&quot;:&quot;$94.72&quot;,&quot;totalCost&quot;:&quot;$190.61&quot;},{&quot;date&quot;:&quot;12\\\/11\\\/25&quot;,&quot;customer&quot;:&quot;Rosetta L.&quot;,&quot;car&quot;:&quot;2006 Ford Mustang&quot;,&quot;cityAndState&quot;:&quot;Athens, OH&quot;,&quot;totalPartCost&quot;:&quot;$55.62&quot;,&quot;medianLaborMinutes&quot;:40,&quot;medianLaborCost&quot;:&quot;$72.50&quot;,&quot;totalCost&quot;:&quot;$128.13&quot;},{&quot;date&quot;:&quot;12\\\/11\\\/25&quot;,&quot;customer&quot;:&quot;Cory B.&quot;,&quot;car&quot;:&quot;2007 Ford Escape&quot;,&quot;cityAndState&quot;:&quot;Frederick, MD&quot;,&quot;totalPartCost&quot;:&quot;$210.00&quot;,&quot;medianLaborMinutes&quot;:50,&quot;medianLaborCost&quot;:&quot;$89.58&quot;,&quot;totalCost&quot;:&quot;$299.57&quot;},{&quot;date&quot;:&quot;12\\\/11\\\/25&quot;,&quot;customer&quot;:&quot;Jesus H.&quot;,&quot;car&quot;:&quot;2002 Lexus RX300&quot;,&quot;cityAndState&quot;:&quot;Perris, CA&quot;,&quot;totalPartCost&quot;:&quot;$110.57&quot;,&quot;medianLaborMinutes&quot;:40,&quot;medianLaborCost&quot;:&quot;$82.04&quot;,&quot;totalCost&quot;:&quot;$192.61&quot;},{&quot;date&quot;:&quot;12\\\/11\\\/25&quot;,&quot;customer&quot;:&quot;Cole C.&quot;,&quot;car&quot;:&quot;2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500&quot;,&quot;cityAndState&quot;:&quot;Cleveland, TX&quot;,&quot;totalPartCost&quot;:&quot;$70.71&quot;,&quot;medianLaborMinutes&quot;:40,&quot;medianLaborCost&quot;:&quot;$70.57&quot;,&quot;totalCost&quot;:&quot;$141.28&quot;},{&quot;date&quot;:&quot;12\\\/11\\\/25&quot;,&quot;customer&quot;:&quot;Justin S.&quot;,&quot;car&quot;:&quot;2002 Cadillac Escalade&quot;,&quot;cityAndState&quot;:&quot;Sapulpa, OK&quot;,&quot;totalPartCost&quot;:&quot;$89.47&quot;,&quot;medianLaborMinutes&quot;:40,&quot;medianLaborCost&quot;:&quot;$86.79&quot;,&quot;totalCost&quot;:&quot;$176.26&quot;},{&quot;date&quot;:&quot;12\\\/11\\\/25&quot;,&quot;customer&quot;:&quot;Charlie P.&quot;,&quot;car&quot;:&quot;2005 Volkswagen Golf&quot;,&quot;cityAndState&quot;:&quot;Minden, LA&quot;,&quot;totalPartCost&quot;:&quot;$48.00&quot;,&quot;medianLaborMinutes&quot;:40,&quot;medianLaborCost&quot;:&quot;$77.09&quot;,&quot;totalCost&quot;:&quot;$125.09&quot;}],&quot;isExpandable&quot;:false,&quot;isExpanded&quot;:true,&quot;limitForExpanding&quot;:null,&quot;searchText&quot;:null}\" data-wp-interactive=\"jerry\/live-table\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.onInit\" data-wp-bind--data-show-load-more=\"state.showLoadMore\">\n  \n  <div class=\"relative max-md:mx-full-bleed hidden md:block\">\n    <figure class=\"live-table-header wp-block-table sticky top-0 z-[2] !overflow-x-hidden bg-white md:static\">\n      <table>\n            <thead >\n      <tr>\n                  <th class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content\">\n  <div class=\"flex gap-2 items-center justify-start\">\n    Date  <\/div>\n<\/th>\n                  <th class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content\">\n  <div class=\"flex gap-2 items-center justify-start\">\n    Customer Name  <\/div>\n<\/th>\n                  <th class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content\">\n  <div class=\"flex gap-2 items-center justify-start\">\n    Car  <\/div>\n<\/th>\n                  <th class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content\">\n  <div class=\"flex gap-2 items-center justify-start\">\n    Location  <\/div>\n<\/th>\n                  <th class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content\">\n  <div class=\"flex gap-2 items-center justify-start\">\n    Part cost  <\/div>\n<\/th>\n                  <th class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content\">\n  <div class=\"flex gap-2 items-center justify-start\">\n    Labor time (min)  <\/div>\n<\/th>\n                  <th class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content\">\n  <div class=\"flex gap-2 items-center justify-start\">\n    Labor cost  <\/div>\n<\/th>\n                  <th class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content\">\n  <div class=\"flex gap-2 items-center justify-start\">\n    Total cost  <\/div>\n<\/th>\n              <\/tr>\n    <\/thead>\n          <\/table>\n    <\/figure>\n\n    <figure class=\"live-table-body wp-block-table overflow-auto group-data-[show-load-more=true]:pb-4\">\n      <table>\n            <thead class=\"pointer-events-none invisible select-none leading-[0]\">\n      <tr>\n                  <th class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content !h-0 !py-0\">\n  <div class=\"flex gap-2 items-center justify-start\">\n    Date  <\/div>\n<\/th>\n                  <th class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content !h-0 !py-0\">\n  <div class=\"flex gap-2 items-center justify-start\">\n    Customer Name  <\/div>\n<\/th>\n                  <th class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content !h-0 !py-0\">\n  <div class=\"flex gap-2 items-center justify-start\">\n    Car  <\/div>\n<\/th>\n                  <th class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content !h-0 !py-0\">\n  <div class=\"flex gap-2 items-center justify-start\">\n    Location  <\/div>\n<\/th>\n                  <th class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content !h-0 !py-0\">\n  <div class=\"flex gap-2 items-center justify-start\">\n    Part cost  <\/div>\n<\/th>\n                  <th class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content !h-0 !py-0\">\n  <div class=\"flex gap-2 items-center justify-start\">\n    Labor time (min)  <\/div>\n<\/th>\n                  <th class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content !h-0 !py-0\">\n  <div class=\"flex gap-2 items-center justify-start\">\n    Labor cost  <\/div>\n<\/th>\n                  <th class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content !h-0 !py-0\">\n  <div class=\"flex gap-2 items-center justify-start\">\n    Total cost  <\/div>\n<\/th>\n              <\/tr>\n    <\/thead>\n            <tbody>\n          <template data-wp-each=\"state.displayData\">\n            <tr>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.date\"><\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.customer\"><\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.car\"><\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.cityAndState\"><\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.totalPartCost\"><\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.medianLaborMinutes\"><\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.medianLaborCost\"><\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.totalCost\"><\/td>\n                          <\/tr>\n          <\/template>\n            <tr data-wp-each-child>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.date\">12\/11\/25<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.customer\">Marc K.<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.car\">2002 Ford F-150<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.cityAndState\">Pikeville, KY<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.totalPartCost\">$95.90<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.medianLaborMinutes\">50<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.medianLaborCost\">$94.72<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.totalCost\">$190.61<\/td>\n                          <\/tr>\n          \n            <tr data-wp-each-child>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.date\">12\/11\/25<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.customer\">Rosetta L.<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.car\">2006 Ford Mustang<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.cityAndState\">Athens, OH<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.totalPartCost\">$55.62<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.medianLaborMinutes\">40<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.medianLaborCost\">$72.50<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.totalCost\">$128.13<\/td>\n                          <\/tr>\n          \n            <tr data-wp-each-child>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.date\">12\/11\/25<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.customer\">Cory B.<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.car\">2007 Ford Escape<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.cityAndState\">Frederick, MD<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.totalPartCost\">$210.00<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.medianLaborMinutes\">50<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.medianLaborCost\">$89.58<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.totalCost\">$299.57<\/td>\n                          <\/tr>\n          \n            <tr data-wp-each-child>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.date\">12\/11\/25<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.customer\">Jesus H.<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.car\">2002 Lexus RX300<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.cityAndState\">Perris, CA<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.totalPartCost\">$110.57<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.medianLaborMinutes\">40<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.medianLaborCost\">$82.04<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.totalCost\">$192.61<\/td>\n                          <\/tr>\n          \n            <tr data-wp-each-child>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.date\">12\/11\/25<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.customer\">Cole C.<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.car\">2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.cityAndState\">Cleveland, TX<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.totalPartCost\">$70.71<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.medianLaborMinutes\">40<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.medianLaborCost\">$70.57<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.totalCost\">$141.28<\/td>\n                          <\/tr>\n          \n            <tr data-wp-each-child>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.date\">12\/11\/25<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.customer\">Justin S.<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.car\">2002 Cadillac Escalade<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.cityAndState\">Sapulpa, OK<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.totalPartCost\">$89.47<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.medianLaborMinutes\">40<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.medianLaborCost\">$86.79<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.totalCost\">$176.26<\/td>\n                          <\/tr>\n          \n            <tr data-wp-each-child>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.date\">12\/11\/25<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.customer\">Charlie P.<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.car\">2005 Volkswagen Golf<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.cityAndState\">Minden, LA<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.totalPartCost\">$48.00<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.medianLaborMinutes\">40<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.medianLaborCost\">$77.09<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.totalCost\">$125.09<\/td>\n                          <\/tr>\n          \n        <\/tbody>\n      <\/table>\n    <\/figure>\n\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div\n      class=\"block md:hidden\"\n      data-wp-init=\"callbacks.onCardCarouselInit\"\n    >\n      <div class=\"live-table-card-carousel scrollbar-width-none mx-full-bleed flex snap-x snap-mandatory scroll-pl-6 overflow-x-scroll scroll-smooth px-6\">\n        <div class=\"mx-auto flex gap-3\">\n          <template data-wp-each=\"state.displayData\">\n            <div class=\"live-table-card overflow-hidden w-72 snap-start rounded-lg border\">\n  <!-- card title -->\n  \n  <!-- card content -->\n  <div class=\"relative grid grid-cols-2 font-circular text-sm [&amp;&gt;*:nth-child(4n+3)]:bg-zinc-50 [&amp;&gt;*:nth-child(4n+4)]:bg-zinc-50 before:bg-primary before:absolute before:h-[3px] before:w-full before:content-[&#039;_&#039;]\">\n      <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Date<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.date\"><\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Customer Name<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.customer\"><\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Car<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.car\"><\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Location<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.cityAndState\"><\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Part cost<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.totalPartCost\"><\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Labor time (min)<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.medianLaborMinutes\"><\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Labor cost<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.medianLaborCost\"><\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Total cost<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.totalCost\"><\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n              <\/template>\n            <div data-wp-each-child class=\"live-table-card overflow-hidden w-72 snap-start rounded-lg border\">\n  <!-- card title -->\n  \n  <!-- card content -->\n  <div class=\"relative grid grid-cols-2 font-circular text-sm [&amp;&gt;*:nth-child(4n+3)]:bg-zinc-50 [&amp;&gt;*:nth-child(4n+4)]:bg-zinc-50 before:bg-primary before:absolute before:h-[3px] before:w-full before:content-[&#039;_&#039;]\">\n      <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Date<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.date\">12\/11\/25<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Customer Name<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.customer\">Marc K.<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Car<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.car\">2002 Ford F-150<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Location<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.cityAndState\">Pikeville, KY<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Part cost<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.totalPartCost\">$95.90<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Labor time (min)<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.medianLaborMinutes\">50<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Labor cost<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.medianLaborCost\">$94.72<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Total cost<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.totalCost\">$190.61<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n              \n            <div data-wp-each-child class=\"live-table-card overflow-hidden w-72 snap-start rounded-lg border\">\n  <!-- card title -->\n  \n  <!-- card content -->\n  <div class=\"relative grid grid-cols-2 font-circular text-sm [&amp;&gt;*:nth-child(4n+3)]:bg-zinc-50 [&amp;&gt;*:nth-child(4n+4)]:bg-zinc-50 before:bg-primary before:absolute before:h-[3px] before:w-full before:content-[&#039;_&#039;]\">\n      <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Date<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.date\">12\/11\/25<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Customer Name<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.customer\">Rosetta L.<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Car<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.car\">2006 Ford Mustang<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Location<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.cityAndState\">Athens, OH<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Part cost<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.totalPartCost\">$55.62<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Labor time (min)<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.medianLaborMinutes\">40<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Labor cost<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.medianLaborCost\">$72.50<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Total cost<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.totalCost\">$128.13<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n              \n            <div data-wp-each-child class=\"live-table-card overflow-hidden w-72 snap-start rounded-lg border\">\n  <!-- card title -->\n  \n  <!-- card content -->\n  <div class=\"relative grid grid-cols-2 font-circular text-sm [&amp;&gt;*:nth-child(4n+3)]:bg-zinc-50 [&amp;&gt;*:nth-child(4n+4)]:bg-zinc-50 before:bg-primary before:absolute before:h-[3px] before:w-full before:content-[&#039;_&#039;]\">\n      <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Date<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.date\">12\/11\/25<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Customer Name<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.customer\">Cory B.<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Car<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.car\">2007 Ford Escape<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Location<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.cityAndState\">Frederick, MD<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Part cost<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.totalPartCost\">$210.00<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Labor time (min)<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.medianLaborMinutes\">50<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Labor cost<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.medianLaborCost\">$89.58<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Total cost<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.totalCost\">$299.57<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n              \n            <div data-wp-each-child class=\"live-table-card overflow-hidden w-72 snap-start rounded-lg border\">\n  <!-- card title -->\n  \n  <!-- card content -->\n  <div class=\"relative grid grid-cols-2 font-circular text-sm [&amp;&gt;*:nth-child(4n+3)]:bg-zinc-50 [&amp;&gt;*:nth-child(4n+4)]:bg-zinc-50 before:bg-primary before:absolute before:h-[3px] before:w-full before:content-[&#039;_&#039;]\">\n      <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Date<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.date\">12\/11\/25<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Customer Name<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.customer\">Jesus H.<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Car<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.car\">2002 Lexus RX300<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Location<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.cityAndState\">Perris, CA<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Part cost<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.totalPartCost\">$110.57<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Labor time (min)<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.medianLaborMinutes\">40<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Labor cost<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.medianLaborCost\">$82.04<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Total cost<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.totalCost\">$192.61<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n              \n            <div data-wp-each-child class=\"live-table-card overflow-hidden w-72 snap-start rounded-lg border\">\n  <!-- card title -->\n  \n  <!-- card content -->\n  <div class=\"relative grid grid-cols-2 font-circular text-sm [&amp;&gt;*:nth-child(4n+3)]:bg-zinc-50 [&amp;&gt;*:nth-child(4n+4)]:bg-zinc-50 before:bg-primary before:absolute before:h-[3px] before:w-full before:content-[&#039;_&#039;]\">\n      <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Date<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.date\">12\/11\/25<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Customer Name<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.customer\">Cole C.<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Car<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.car\">2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Location<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.cityAndState\">Cleveland, TX<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Part cost<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.totalPartCost\">$70.71<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Labor time (min)<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.medianLaborMinutes\">40<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Labor cost<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.medianLaborCost\">$70.57<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Total cost<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.totalCost\">$141.28<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n              \n            <div data-wp-each-child class=\"live-table-card overflow-hidden w-72 snap-start rounded-lg border\">\n  <!-- card title -->\n  \n  <!-- card content -->\n  <div class=\"relative grid grid-cols-2 font-circular text-sm [&amp;&gt;*:nth-child(4n+3)]:bg-zinc-50 [&amp;&gt;*:nth-child(4n+4)]:bg-zinc-50 before:bg-primary before:absolute before:h-[3px] before:w-full before:content-[&#039;_&#039;]\">\n      <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Date<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.date\">12\/11\/25<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Customer Name<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.customer\">Justin S.<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Car<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.car\">2002 Cadillac Escalade<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Location<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.cityAndState\">Sapulpa, OK<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Part cost<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.totalPartCost\">$89.47<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Labor time (min)<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.medianLaborMinutes\">40<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Labor cost<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.medianLaborCost\">$86.79<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Total cost<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.totalCost\">$176.26<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n              \n            <div data-wp-each-child class=\"live-table-card overflow-hidden w-72 snap-start rounded-lg border\">\n  <!-- card title -->\n  \n  <!-- card content -->\n  <div class=\"relative grid grid-cols-2 font-circular text-sm [&amp;&gt;*:nth-child(4n+3)]:bg-zinc-50 [&amp;&gt;*:nth-child(4n+4)]:bg-zinc-50 before:bg-primary before:absolute before:h-[3px] before:w-full before:content-[&#039;_&#039;]\">\n      <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Date<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.date\">12\/11\/25<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Customer Name<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.customer\">Charlie P.<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Car<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.car\">2005 Volkswagen Golf<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Location<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.cityAndState\">Minden, LA<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Part cost<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.totalPartCost\">$48.00<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Labor time (min)<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.medianLaborMinutes\">40<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Labor cost<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.medianLaborCost\">$77.09<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-600\">\n    <span>Total cost<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"flex items-center px-3 py-3.5 text-gray-900\">\n    <span data-wp-text=\"context.item.totalCost\">$125.09<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n              \n        <\/div>\n      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class=\"rounded-full size-2.5 bg-zinc-200 data-[active=true]:bg-slate-400\"><\/span>\n        \n          <span data-wp-each-child class=\"rounded-full size-2.5 bg-zinc-200 data-[active=true]:bg-slate-400\"><\/span>\n        \n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  \n  \n      <div class=\"flex flex-row my-3 gap-2 items-center font-body text-slate-500\">\n      <span class=\"iconify i--refresh text-sm\"><\/span>\n      <span class=\"text-xs\">Last Updated Dec. 12, 2025<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/signup\/garageonlystart?service=garage&amp;flowType=repairShop\">Get free repair quote<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Cost-breakdown\">Cost breakdown: why the cost varies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For experienced technicians, most tie rod end replacements are fairly simple. Even so, there are a few things that Jerry has found can complicate this repair and increase costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-stretch is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-2a24861a wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"border-radius:1.5rem;background-color:#f5f5f5\"><strong>Environment<\/strong>: <br>Cars in beach environments or around road-clearing chemicals might experience corroded components or seized parts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"border-radius:1.5rem;background-color:#f5f5f5\"><strong>Vehicle age<\/strong>: <br>The integrity of parts diminishes with age. This is usually only applicable with vehicles 20 years or older or 100k+ miles on the odometer. The older they are, the more corrosion occurs and the harder the parts are to disassemble and reuse.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"border-radius:1.5rem;background-color:#f5f5f5\"><strong>Inner vs. outer:<\/strong> <br>The outer tie rod end is typically the easier of the tie rods to replace with a labor range of .5hr to 1hr at plus a wheel alignment. Inner tie rod ends often require partial disassembly of the rack and pinion \u2013 special tools are needed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"border-radius:1.5rem;background-color:#f5f5f5\"><strong>Single vs. both sides:<\/strong> <br>These parts are mirrored on either side of the vehicle, and it could be worth the extra cost to replace both sides at the same time for some savings. A wheel alignment will have to be performed each time the steering system is disturbed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"border-radius:1.5rem;background-color:#f5f5f5\"><strong>Parts cost<\/strong>: <br>Aftermarket tie rod ends are often priced $25\u2013$75 while OEM units may cost $75\u2013$150. Premium parts with added grease fittings or heavy-duty construction may cost more.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"border-radius:1.5rem;background-color:#f5f5f5\"><strong>Difficulty<\/strong>: <br>If the tie rod end is rusted, seized or causes damage to other components during disassembly, additional parts and\/or labor charges may arise. New rack boots, jam nuts or cotter pins can add $20\u2013$100 to the bill. The more difficult a repair is, the longer it will take to be repaired. At an average of $130 per hour, two hours of labor will be $260. Depending on the manufacturer&#8217;s design choices, a repair could take 4\u20135 hours. With a labor cost of $520\u2013$650, plus parts of $50-$350, the bill can add up.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jerry-highlight-point-paragraph flex flex-row items-center gap-2.5 rounded-lg p-6 has-gray-pink-background-color has-background\"><span class=\"iconify i--shield-check text-primary rotate-0 text-base mt-0.5 shrink-0 self-start\"><\/span><div class=\"jerry-block-content grow text-sm\">\n<p><strong>Tip<\/strong>: Don\u2019t confuse the tie rod end with the ball joint that connects the hub to the wheel itself. A ball joint does perform a similar basic function.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"The-repair-explained\">The repair explained: What is a tie rod end?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The tie rod end connects the steering gear assembly to the steering knuckles, helping to turn the wheels when you move the steering wheel. When you turn left or right, the steering gear pushes or pulls the tie rod ends, which pivot the wheels left or right. Different vehicles use different steering system designs, so confirm with your mechanic which parts are right for your vehicle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Your-action-plan\">Your action plan: How to get it done right<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-grid wp-container-core-group-is-layout-2c8b69a3 wp-block-group-is-layout-grid\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"border-radius:1.5rem;background-color:#f5f5f5\"><strong>Understand your vehicle: <\/strong><br>Assess potential difficulties based on your vehicle\u2013tire wear, loose steering, knocking or clunking\u2013 and confirm that symptoms show a need for this repair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"border-radius:1.5rem;background-color:#f5f5f5\"><strong>Plan for an alignment<\/strong>:<br>Replacing a tie rod end changes the steering geometry and an alignment is thus required. Even a short trip to the alignment shop may cause tire damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"border-radius:1.5rem;background-color:#f5f5f5\"><strong>Get competing quotes:<\/strong> <br>Use a tool like the Jerry app to compare detailed, written quotes from certified local shops. Confirm hours charged, labor rate and the parts list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"border-radius:1.5rem;background-color:#f5f5f5\"><strong>Prioritize quality workmanship and parts:<\/strong> <br>Choose a reputable shop with skilled technicians and good reviews. Tie rod ends are safety critical.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Use the Jerry app to get real quotes from local shops to ensure you are getting the best price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"flex flex-col overflow-hidden rounded-lg wp-block-jerry-agent-insights\">\n  <div class=\"flex h-7 w-full items-center justify-center bg-primary font-circular text-xs font-medium text-white\">\n    JEREL&#039;S CORNER  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"flex flex-col rounded-b-lg border border-t-0 px-6 py-7\">\n    <span class=\"i--quote-2 iconify text-2xl text-primary\"><\/span>\n\n    <div class=\"mt-2 font-circular text-base text-slate-900\">\n      A client brought me a sedan and complained the vehicle felt \u201call over the place\u201d. The driver&#039;s front tire seemed to be badly worn, and the inner tie rod end was so loose that a loud clunk was heard during U-turns. I replaced the tie rod end and completed an alignment service. I recommended tires as well, but this was a little out of budget. Even without replacing the tires, the steering had a tight and accurate feel.     <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"mt-4 flex flex-row\">\n      <div class=\"mr-4\">\n        <figure class=\"size-10 overflow-hidden rounded-full border-2 bg-white\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\"\n            class=\"size-full aspect-square object-contain\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/jerry.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Jerel-headshot-square-crop-150x150.jpg\"\n            alt=\"Jerel Lawrence\"\n          fetchpriority=\"low\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>\n        <\/figure>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"flex flex-col\">\n        <div class=\"font-circular text-base font-bold text-slate-900\">\n          Jerel Lawrence        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"mt-0.5 font-circular text-sm text-gray-500\">\n          ASE-Certified Mechanic and Author        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Symptoms-of-a-failing-tie-rod-end\">Symptoms of a failing tie rod end<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A worn or damaged tie rod end can cause handling and tire issues, and Jerry customers are seeing these signs of repair:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-stretch is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-2a24861a wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"border-radius:1.5rem;background-color:#f5f5f5\"><strong>Loose or wandering steering:<\/strong> <br>The car may drift and require frequent corrections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"border-radius:1.5rem;background-color:#f5f5f5\"><strong>Clunking or knocking noises:<\/strong> <br>Often heard at low speeds or over bumps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"border-radius:1.5rem;background-color:#f5f5f5\"><strong>Uneven or accelerated tire wear:<\/strong> <br>Misalignment caused by a loose tie rod end alters tire\u2013road contact.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"border-radius:1.5rem;background-color:#f5f5f5\"><strong>Off-center steering wheel:<\/strong> <br>Steering geometry changes when a tie rod end loosens or wears out.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"DIY-vs.-pro\">DIY vs. pro: What to expect<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Replacing a tie rod end is possible for a skilled DIYer, but it requires the right tools and experience. The job can quickly turn frustrating\u2013or unsafe. Jerry\u2019s pricing tool can offer transparency on parts and labor rates. A pro will cost more, but the work comes with diagnostic accuracy, proper torque measures and an alignment on site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Consideration<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>DIY<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Pro<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fit for<\/td><td>Outer tie rod on a non-rusty car<\/td><td>Inner tie rod, corrosion, seized hardware<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tools<\/td><td>Jack\/stands, torque wrench, separator, inner-rod tool, red Loctite<\/td><td>Full shop tools + torque\/specs<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Alignment<\/td><td>Required; separate trip\/cost<\/td><td>Done in-house; included in $400\u2013$750<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Time &amp; hassle<\/td><td>Outer often &lt;3h if smooth<\/td><td>Faster; handles surprises<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Risk &amp; cost<\/td><td>Toe way off \u2192 rapid tire wear; possible rack\/boot damage; injury; savings vanish if stuck parts<\/td><td>Correct torque\/geometry, safety protocols, liability coverage; predictable total<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jerry-highlight-point-paragraph flex flex-row items-center gap-2.5 rounded-lg p-6 has-gray-pink-background-color has-background\"><span class=\"iconify i--shield-check text-primary rotate-0 text-base mt-0.5 shrink-0 self-start\"><\/span><div class=\"jerry-block-content grow text-sm\">\n<p><strong>Safety tip: <\/strong>Always use jack stands and wheel chocks to prevent unwanted movement. Extreme injury and death can occur if a vehicle falls.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Related-services-and-parts\">Related services and parts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If a tie rod end is worn, Jerry customers are finding that other steering components likely are wearing too. A professional inspection will determine whether balls joints, control arms or other parts are due for replacement.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An alignment is mandatory. Skipping this step will damage your tires. A shop with an alignment rack has made the investment into doing the work properly the first time. Use the Jerry app to find a quality shop near you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/signup\/garageonlystart?service=garage&amp;flowType=repairShop\">Get free repair quote<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"!mbs-12 !mbe-12 wp-block-jerry-faqs\">\n  <!-- Title -->\n    <h2 class=\"medium-title text-black mb-1.5 pt-12 uppercase\">\n    What our customers are asking  <\/h2>\n  \n  <!-- Accordion -->\n  \n<div class=\"max-w-screen-lg my-6 [&amp;_li:last-child]:border-b-0\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-jerry-accordion\">\n<li class=\"font-circular flex cursor-pointer list-none flex-col items-start gap-1 border-b border-zinc-200 py-6 text-lg text-slate-500 md:flex-row md:gap-5 wp-block-jerry-accordion-item\" data-wp-interactive=\"accordion-item\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.onInit\">\n  <!-- Accessory -->\n  \n  <div class=\"flex flex-1 flex-col text-gray-600\">\n    <div class=\"flex flex-row items-start justify-between gap-4\">\n      <!-- Title -->\n      <span class=\"accordion-q align-middle text-black font-medium\">\n        How do mechanics check for bad tie rod ends?      <\/span>\n\n      <!-- Icon -->\n      <span class=\"accordion-i text-black font-medium mr-4 mt-1 shrink-0 align-middle transition iconify i--chevron-down\"><\/span>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- Content -->\n    \n<div class=\"jerry-block-content accordion-a mt-5 hidden\">\n<p>A mechanic will raise the vehicle off the ground or use a suspension engagement tool to exercise the suspension and look for loose joints or clunking noises.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"font-circular flex cursor-pointer list-none flex-col items-start gap-1 border-b border-zinc-200 py-6 text-lg text-slate-500 md:flex-row md:gap-5 wp-block-jerry-accordion-item\" data-wp-interactive=\"accordion-item\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.onInit\">\n  <!-- Accessory -->\n  \n  <div class=\"flex flex-1 flex-col text-gray-600\">\n    <div class=\"flex flex-row items-start justify-between gap-4\">\n      <!-- Title -->\n      <span class=\"accordion-q align-middle text-black font-medium\">\n        Can I drive with this issue? What happens if you wait too long?      <\/span>\n\n      <!-- Icon -->\n      <span class=\"accordion-i text-black font-medium mr-4 mt-1 shrink-0 align-middle transition iconify i--chevron-down\"><\/span>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- Content -->\n    \n<div class=\"jerry-block-content accordion-a mt-5 hidden\">\n<p>The vehicle can still drive, until it gets worse. Since the function of a tie rod is to give the driver control, the problem is a safety issue. In extreme cases, the driver can lose complete control.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"font-circular flex cursor-pointer list-none flex-col items-start gap-1 border-b border-zinc-200 py-6 text-lg text-slate-500 md:flex-row md:gap-5 wp-block-jerry-accordion-item\" data-wp-interactive=\"accordion-item\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.onInit\">\n  <!-- Accessory -->\n  \n  <div class=\"flex flex-1 flex-col text-gray-600\">\n    <div class=\"flex flex-row items-start justify-between gap-4\">\n      <!-- Title -->\n      <span class=\"accordion-q align-middle text-black font-medium\">\n        Do I really need an alignment after replacing my tie rod end?      <\/span>\n\n      <!-- Icon -->\n      <span class=\"accordion-i text-black font-medium mr-4 mt-1 shrink-0 align-middle transition iconify i--chevron-down\"><\/span>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- Content -->\n    \n<div class=\"jerry-block-content accordion-a mt-5 hidden\">\n<p>Yes. Changing the tie rod end changes the geometry of the suspension working angles and will cause tire damage and unsafe handling.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"font-circular flex cursor-pointer list-none flex-col items-start gap-1 border-b border-zinc-200 py-6 text-lg text-slate-500 md:flex-row md:gap-5 wp-block-jerry-accordion-item\" data-wp-interactive=\"accordion-item\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.onInit\">\n  <!-- Accessory -->\n  \n  <div class=\"flex flex-1 flex-col text-gray-600\">\n    <div class=\"flex flex-row items-start justify-between gap-4\">\n      <!-- Title -->\n      <span class=\"accordion-q align-middle text-black font-medium\">\n        What is the difference between an inner and outer tie rod end?      <\/span>\n\n      <!-- Icon -->\n      <span class=\"accordion-i text-black font-medium mr-4 mt-1 shrink-0 align-middle transition iconify i--chevron-down\"><\/span>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- Content -->\n    \n<div class=\"jerry-block-content accordion-a mt-5 hidden\">\n<p>Outer tie rod ends connect to the steering knuckle and are easier to replace. Inner tie rod ends are the link between the steering gear and the outer tie rod end. These require special tools to replace.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"font-circular flex cursor-pointer list-none flex-col items-start gap-1 border-b border-zinc-200 py-6 text-lg text-slate-500 md:flex-row md:gap-5 wp-block-jerry-accordion-item\" data-wp-interactive=\"accordion-item\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.onInit\">\n  <!-- Accessory -->\n  \n  <div class=\"flex flex-1 flex-col text-gray-600\">\n    <div class=\"flex flex-row items-start justify-between gap-4\">\n      <!-- Title -->\n      <span class=\"accordion-q align-middle text-black font-medium\">\n        Will insurance cover this?      <\/span>\n\n      <!-- Icon -->\n      <span class=\"accordion-i text-black font-medium mr-4 mt-1 shrink-0 align-middle transition iconify i--chevron-down\"><\/span>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- Content -->\n    \n<div class=\"jerry-block-content accordion-a mt-5 hidden\">\n<p>It is rare but possible. Check with your insurance provider.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"font-circular flex cursor-pointer list-none flex-col items-start gap-1 border-b border-zinc-200 py-6 text-lg text-slate-500 md:flex-row md:gap-5 wp-block-jerry-accordion-item\" data-wp-interactive=\"accordion-item\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.onInit\">\n  <!-- Accessory -->\n  \n  <div class=\"flex flex-1 flex-col text-gray-600\">\n    <div class=\"flex flex-row items-start justify-between gap-4\">\n      <!-- Title -->\n      <span class=\"accordion-q align-middle text-black font-medium\">\n        Is this covered under warranty?      <\/span>\n\n      <!-- Icon -->\n      <span class=\"accordion-i text-black font-medium mr-4 mt-1 shrink-0 align-middle transition iconify i--chevron-down\"><\/span>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- Content -->\n    \n<div class=\"jerry-block-content accordion-a mt-5 hidden\">\n<p>This is not likely since this is a \u201cwear-and-tear\u201d item, which, as with tires and brakes, are not usually covered under warranty.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"font-circular flex cursor-pointer list-none flex-col items-start gap-1 border-b border-zinc-200 py-6 text-lg text-slate-500 md:flex-row md:gap-5 wp-block-jerry-accordion-item\" data-wp-interactive=\"accordion-item\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.onInit\">\n  <!-- Accessory -->\n  \n  <div class=\"flex flex-1 flex-col text-gray-600\">\n    <div class=\"flex flex-row items-start justify-between gap-4\">\n      <!-- Title -->\n      <span class=\"accordion-q align-middle text-black font-medium\">\n        Can additives extend transmission life?      <\/span>\n\n      <!-- Icon -->\n      <span class=\"accordion-i text-black font-medium mr-4 mt-1 shrink-0 align-middle transition iconify i--chevron-down\"><\/span>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- Content -->\n    \n<div class=\"jerry-block-content accordion-a mt-5 hidden\">\n<p>Manufacturers rarely recommend them. 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All\n      insights drawn from Jerry\u2019s proprietary, aggregated customer auto insurance quotes data provide unique, real-world\n      guidance.\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"text-base font-semibold text-gray-900\">Our experts<\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"my-8 flex flex-col gap-8 items-center justify-center\">\n          <div\n        class=\"meet-experts-item group relative flex h-auto w-full flex-none flex-col justify-between overflow-hidden rounded-3xl py-9 text-sm shadow-variant-card\"\n        data-expand=\"false\"\n        data-wp-init=\"callbacks.onItemInit\"\n      >\n        <div class=\"grid h-full w-full grid-cols-1 overflow-hidden px-8 md:grid-cols-4\">\n          <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1920\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Jerel-headshot-square-crop.jpg\" class=\"size-16 rounded-full md:size-32 col-span-1 md:ml-4\" alt=\"meet-experts-thumbnail\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Jerel-headshot-square-crop.jpg 1920w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Jerel-headshot-square-crop-300x300.jpg 300w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Jerel-headshot-square-crop-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Jerel-headshot-square-crop-150x150.jpg 150w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Jerel-headshot-square-crop-768x768.jpg 768w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Jerel-headshot-square-crop-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Jerel-headshot-square-crop-900x900.jpg 900w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Jerel-headshot-square-crop-400x400.jpg 400w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Jerel-headshot-square-crop-56x56.jpg 56w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Jerel-headshot-square-crop-250x250.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 384px) 288px, (max-width: 450px) 338px, (max-width: 640px) 480px, (max-width: 864px) 648px, (min-width: 864px) 720px, 100vw\" fetchpriority=\"low\"\/>\n          <div class=\"col-span-3\">\n            <div class=\"my-4 flex-1 content-center font-circular text-lg font-medium text-slate-900 md:mt-0\">\n              Jerel Lawrence            <\/div>\n\n            \n            <div class=\"text-slate-500 mt-2 leading-6\">\n              <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Jerel Lawrence is an experienced and certified automotive technician with a strong foundation in diagnostics, repair and technical mentorship. A graduate of NASCAR Technical Institute in 2010, Jerel began his career at national automotive repair chain locations, where he earned eight certifications from the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE).&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">From 2017 to 2022, he worked as a General Motors-certified technician at a Cadillac dealership, refining his skills in manufacturer-specific diagnostics and service procedures. Today, Jerel leads as the senior technician and mentor at a family-owned repair facility, where he helps guide the next generation of technicians while ensuring top-quality service.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In addition to hands-on work, Jerel contributes to the automotive community through writing detailed articles and answering technical questions to help vehicle owners better understand and care for their cars.<\/span><\/p>            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"absolute hidden group-data-[expand=true]:flex bottom-0 w-full h-24 bg-gradient-to-t from-white from-30% to-transparent to-100% items-end justify-center\">\n          <div\n            class=\"flex cursor-pointer flex-row items-center gap-2 my-4 font-circular text-primary\"\n            data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.onItemExpandClick\"\n          >\n            <span class=\"text-sm\">See more<\/span>\n            <span class=\"iconify i--chevron-down text-xs\"><\/span>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n          <div\n        class=\"meet-experts-item group relative flex h-auto w-full flex-none flex-col justify-between overflow-hidden rounded-3xl py-9 text-sm shadow-variant-card\"\n        data-expand=\"false\"\n        data-wp-init=\"callbacks.onItemInit\"\n      >\n        <div class=\"grid h-full w-full grid-cols-1 overflow-hidden px-8 md:grid-cols-4\">\n          <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"512\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/nick-wilson-headshot.png\" class=\"size-16 rounded-full md:size-32 col-span-1 md:ml-4\" alt=\"meet-experts-thumbnail\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/nick-wilson-headshot.png 512w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/nick-wilson-headshot-300x300.png 300w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/nick-wilson-headshot-150x150.png 150w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/nick-wilson-headshot-400x400.png 400w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/nick-wilson-headshot-56x56.png 56w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/nick-wilson-headshot-250x250.png 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 352px) 264px, (max-width: 493px) 370px, (max-width: 642px) 482px, (max-width: 720px) 540px, (min-width: 720px) 512px, 100vw\" fetchpriority=\"low\"\/>\n          <div class=\"col-span-3\">\n            <div class=\"my-4 flex-1 content-center font-circular text-lg font-medium text-slate-900 md:mt-0\">\n              Nick Wilson            <\/div>\n\n            \n            <div class=\"text-slate-500 mt-2 leading-6\">\n              <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Nick Wilson is an editor, writer, and instructor across various subjects. 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