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How to Remove and Replace the Inner Steering Tie Rods in a Ford Fiesta

Model: Ford Fiesta Fiesta 5, MK 5, MK V - Years 2002-2008
Part: Tie rods

This video shows how to remove and replace the inner steering tie rods in a Ford Fiesta 1.4i 16v. First, remove the steering end: unscrew the nut holding it with a 15 mm spanner and then the counter-nut with a 22 mm spanner, finally unscrew and extract the steering end. Next, remove the clamp and the dust cover to access the inner tie rod, which must be unscrewed and extracted with the appropriate spanner. Once the inner steering tie rod is removed, you can repair and refit it or replace it with a new one. For reassembly, follow the same disassembly procedure in reverse.

Updated on 1 April 2026 by ScegliAuto

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