How to remove and install a tie rod end on Mazda 3?

Removal of the tie-rod end To remove the tie-rod end, loosen lug nut of the rear wheel first and then apply the parking brake and raise the front of the vehicle and securely on jackstands before removing the front wheel and splash shields. Then put the tie-rod in the locking pliers or wrench and loosen the jam nut sufficiently to place the mark of the tie-rod end upon the threads. Take out the cotter pin and remove the nut on the tie-rod end stud without taking it out. Disconnect the tie-rod end to the steering knuckle arm with a puller and then the nut and detach the tie-rod end. Unscrew the tie-rod end off of the tie-rod. To install, thread tie-rod end onto the marked position and fit the stud into the steering knuckle arm and tighten the jam nut. Install the nut on the stud and tighten it to the required torque and then install a new cotter pin. Lastly, put in the wheel and lug nut, jack down the car and screw the lug nut to the required torque and ensure that the alignment is checked and also made fine.

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Mazda 3 Outer Tie Rod Part Number: BDTS-32-280
$29.21 MSRP: $38.96
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- Other Name: Joint(Right), Ball-Outer; Outer Tie Rod
- Position: Right
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mazda's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2019-2024 Mazda 3 | 2.0, 2.5 Carbon Turbo, 2.5 S, 2.5 Turbo, 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus, Base, Carbon Edition, Preferred, Premium, Select, Select Sport | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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Mazda 3 Outer Tie Rod Part Number: BDTS-32-290
$29.48 MSRP: $39.30
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- Other Name: Joint(Left), Ball-Outer; Outer Tie Rod
- Position: Left
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mazda's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2019-2024 Mazda 3 | 2.0, 2.5 Carbon Turbo, 2.5 S, 2.5 Turbo, 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus, Base, Carbon Edition, Preferred, Premium, Select, Select Sport | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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Mazda 3 Inner Tie Rod Part Number: BDTS-32-240
$36.58 MSRP: $48.77
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- Other Name: Joint, Ball; Inner Tie Rod
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mazda's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2019-2024 Mazda 3 | 2.0, 2.5 Carbon Turbo, 2.5 S, 2.5 Turbo, 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus, Base, Carbon Edition, Preferred, Premium, Select, Select Sport | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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Mazda 3 Outer Tie Rod Part Number: BCKA-32-280
$37.24 MSRP: $49.66
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Joint(Right), Ball-Outer; Outer Tie Rod
- Position: Right
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mazda's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2019-2024 Mazda 3 | 2.0, 2.5 Carbon Turbo, 2.5 S, 2.5 Turbo, 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus, Base, Carbon Edition, Preferred, Premium, Select, Select Sport | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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Mazda 3 Inner Tie Rod Part Number: BCKA-32-240
$48.14 MSRP: $64.20
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Joint, Ball; Inner Tie Rod
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mazda's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2019-2024 Mazda 3 | 2.0, 2.5 Carbon Turbo, 2.5 S, 2.5 Turbo, 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus, Base, Carbon Edition, Preferred, Premium, Select, Select Sport | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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Mazda 3 Inner Tie Rod Part Number: GHT2-32-240A
$49.86 MSRP: $66.50
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- Other Name: Joint, Ball
- Position: Inner
- Replaces: GHT2-32-240, BJS7-32-240, BJS8-32-240
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mazda's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2014-2018 Mazda 3 | Grand Touring, i Grand Touring, I Sport, i SV, I Touring, s Grand Touring, s Touring, Sport, Touring | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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Mazda 3 Outer Tie Rod Part Number: BP4L-32-290
$63.36 MSRP: $84.49
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Joint Set(Left), Ball
- Position: Left
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mazda's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2004-2013 Mazda 3 | i, Mazdaspeed, S, SP23 | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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Mazda 3 Outer Tie Rod Part Number: GHT2-32-280A
$68.86 MSRP: $91.83
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Joint(Right), Ball-Outer
- Position: Right
- Replaces: BJS7-32-280, BJS7-32-280A, GHT2-32-280, BJS8-32-280A, BJS8-32-280
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mazda's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2014-2018 Mazda 3 | Grand Touring, i Grand Touring, I Sport, i SV, I Touring, s Grand Touring, s Touring, Sport, Touring | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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Mazda 3 Outer Tie Rod Part Number: GHT2-32-290A
$68.86 MSRP: $91.83
You Save: $22.97 (26%)
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Joint(Left), Ball-Outer
- Position: Left
- Replaces: BJS7-32-290A, BJS7-32-290, GHT2-32-290, BJS8-32-290, BJS8-32-290A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mazda's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2014-2018 Mazda 3 | Grand Touring, i Grand Touring, I Sport, i SV, I Touring, s Grand Touring, s Touring, Sport, Touring | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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Mazda 3 Outer Tie Rod Part Number: BP4L-32-280
$69.53 MSRP: $92.72
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Joint Set(Right), Ball
- Position: Right
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mazda's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2004-2013 Mazda 3 | i, Mazdaspeed, S, SP23 | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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Mazda 3 Inner Tie Rod Part Number: BP4L-32-240
$81.44 MSRP: $108.60
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Joint, Ball
- Position: Inner
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mazda's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2004-2013 Mazda 3 | i, Mazdaspeed, S, SP23 | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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Mazda 3 Outer Tie Rod Part Number: BCKA-32-290
$37.98 MSRP: $50.64
You Save: $12.66 (25%)
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Joint(Left), Ball-Outer; Outer Tie Rod
- Position: Left
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mazda's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2019-2024 Mazda 3 | 2.0, 2.5 Carbon Turbo, 2.5 S, 2.5 Turbo, 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus, Base, Carbon Edition, Preferred, Premium, Select, Select Sport | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS

Mazda 3 Tie Rod End

The Mazda 3 Tie Rod End is the important joint that converts the motion of the steering wheel into control of the wheels, and it provides drivers with great control as well as a stable grip on the road. Installed between the steering rack and each steering knuckle, this component has a simple but very effective design of two parts, the inner one attaching to the thread of the steering rack and the outer one to the knuckle, thus the force is passed through the steering center link straight to the wheels. With it being this tight and responsive in its mechanical pathway, it helps in facilitating easy cornering, proper wheel alignment, and predictable handling in each of the tight Mazda line. Through the generations Mazda has remained with the inner-and-outer design instead of exploring a completely new design due to the fact that the layout is strong and adaptable, and also lightweight, features that have been favorable to the agility of the 3. The difference can be seen in the slight dimensional changes that must be made to the materials and protective boots to comply with the geometries of the updated suspensions, whereas the principle of operation has remained the same. When there is looseness or wear in either of these parts, steering precision may be lost and tire wear may increase, causing the importance of a healthy Tie Rod End to be hard to overlook in regard to day-to-day safety. Replacing and checking the Tie Rod End as soon as possible returns the sharp steering feel that makes Mazda driving fun.

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Mazda 3 Tie Rod End Parts and Q&A

Outer Tie Rod
BP4L-32-290
Q: How to remove and install a tie rod end on Mazda 3?
A:
Removal of the tie-rod end To remove the tie-rod end, loosen lug nut of the rear wheel first and then apply the parking brake and raise the front of the vehicle and securely on jackstands before removing the front wheel and splash shields. Then put the tie-rod in the locking pliers or wrench and loosen the jam nut sufficiently to place the mark of the tie-rod end upon the threads. Take out the cotter pin and remove the nut on the tie-rod end stud without taking it out. Disconnect the tie-rod end to the Steering Knuckle arm with a puller and then the nut and detach the tie-rod end. Unscrew the tie-rod end off of the tie-rod. To install, thread tie-rod end onto the marked position and fit the stud into the steering knuckle arm and tighten the jam nut. Install the nut on the stud and tighten it to the required torque and then install a new cotter pin. Lastly, put in the wheel and lug nut, jack down the car and screw the lug nut to the required torque and ensure that the alignment is checked and also made fine.