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The Outer Tie Rod End, a part of the vehicle's steering system, is basically a right-angled ball joint. It is the final pivot point that initiates the wheels to turn. The outer tie rod end connects the inner tie rod end to the steering knuckle which turns the wheels of the automobile. The outer tie rod end is named so as it is located farther out from the center of the vehicle than the inner tie rod end. An adjusting sleeve, attached to the outer tie rod end, allows the length of the tie rod to be adjustable. A faulty outer tie rod end could result in damage to your car's steering mechanism.
What does the tie rod do? The tie rod is an essential part of the steering system in a vehicle. It connects or âtiesâ the steering gear or rack and pinion gear to the wheel using a length of rod with a ball socket on one end. This ball socket allows for controlled movement as the wheel turns or moves up and down with the surface of the road.