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

To loosen the tie rod, make sure that the lug nuts of the wheels are loosened, lift up the front part of the vehicle and ensure that it has been fixed on jackstands, block the back wheels and park the car brake before removing the front wheel. Then remove the cotter pin out of the castle nut, but do not take out the nut on the tie-rod end stud. Hold the tie rod with the locking pliers or a wrench and loosen the jam nut just enough so as to leave a mark on the position of the tie-rod end with regard to the threads. Attach the tie-rod to a puller, and unscrew the end on a tie-rod. To install, thread the end of tie-rod to the marked point of the tie-rod and install the tie-rod stud into the steering knuckle arm and screw the jam nut firmly. Install the castle nut on the stud and screw it to the required torque, on which a new cotter pin is installed, the hole to fit into one of the slots of the nut. Lastly install a wheel and lug nuts, then drop the vehicle and install lug nuts to the required torque, and then get it adjusted by a dealer service department or an alignment shop.

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Mazda Protege Outer Tie Rod Part Number: 8AG4-32-280
$76.40 MSRP: $101.88
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Ball Joint Set
- Position: Outer
- Replaced by: GA2A-32-280A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mazda's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1999-2003 Mazda Protege | DX, ES, LX, Mazdaspeed, MP3 | 4 Cyl 1.6 L GAS, 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Mazda Protege Inner Tie Rod Part Number: B25D-32-250
$87.23 MSRP: $116.32
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Ball Joint Set
- Position: Left
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mazda's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1999-2003 Mazda Protege | DX, ES, LX, Mazdaspeed, MP3 | 4 Cyl 1.6 L GAS, 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Mazda Protege Outer Tie Rod Part Number: 8AB2-32-280
$97.81 MSRP: $130.44
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Ball Joint Set
- Position: Outer
- Replaced by: B455-32-280
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mazda's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1990-1998 Mazda Protege | 4WD, Base, DX, ES, LX, SE | 4 Cyl 1.5 L GAS, 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS
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Mazda Protege Inner Tie Rod Part Number: B21H-32-24X-MV
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Tie Rod
- Position: Right
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mazda's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1997-1998 Mazda Protege | DX, ES, LX | 4 Cyl 1.5 L GAS, 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS
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Mazda Protege Inner Tie Rod Part Number: B25D-32-240
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Ball Joint Set
- Position: Right
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mazda's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1999-2003 Mazda Protege | DX, ES, LX, Mazdaspeed, MP3 | 4 Cyl 1.6 L GAS, 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Mazda Protege Inner Tie Rod Part Number: B4553224X
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Ball Joint Set
- Position: Inner
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mazda's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1990-1994 Mazda Protege | 4WD, Base, DX, LX, SE | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS
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Mazda Protege Inner Tie Rod Part Number: B456-32-24X
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Ball Joint Set
- Position: Right
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mazda's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1990-1994 Mazda Protege | 4WD, Base, DX, LX, SE | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS
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Mazda Protege Inner Tie Rod Part Number: B456-32-25X
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Ball Joint Set
- Position: Left
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mazda's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1990-1994 Mazda Protege | 4WD, Base, DX, LX, SE | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS
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Mazda Protege Inner Tie Rod Part Number: E0163225XMV
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Ball Joint Set
- Position: Inner
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mazda's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1995-1998 Mazda Protege | DX, ES, LX | 4 Cyl 1.5 L GAS, 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS

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Mazda Protege Tie Rod End Parts and Q&A

Outer Tie Rod
8AB2-32-280
Q: How to properly remove and install a tie rod end on Mazda Protege?
A:
To loosen the tie rod, make sure that the lug nuts of the wheels are loosened, lift up the front part of the vehicle and ensure that it has been fixed on jackstands, block the back wheels and park the car brake before removing the front wheel. Then remove the cotter pin out of the castle nut, but do not take out the nut on the tie-rod end stud. Hold the tie rod with the locking pliers or a wrench and loosen the jam nut just enough so as to leave a mark on the position of the tie-rod end with regard to the threads. Attach the tie-rod to a puller, and unscrew the end on a tie-rod. To install, thread the end of tie-rod to the marked point of the tie-rod and install the tie-rod stud into the Steering Knuckle arm and screw the jam nut firmly. Install the castle nut on the stud and screw it to the required torque, on which a new cotter pin is installed, the hole to fit into one of the slots of the nut. Lastly install a wheel and lug nuts, then drop the vehicle and install lug nuts to the required torque, and then get it adjusted by a dealer service department or an alignment shop.