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Anonymous Posted on Feb 19, 2012

Just replaced inner tie rod and now when start driving it ma;es an ugly sound and pulls hard to right where i got it replaced. Only going 20 mph .cant drive it... Jeep compass 2007. could itbe that it wasnt put on correctly?

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The inner tierod may have been put on wrong, but after any steering system parts have been replaced or fixed. it is a good idea to get it relined this is why it pulls so hard. wheels are not in alignment with each other. get it aligned, and all should be ok. if you leave it. it will wear tire down to nothing, really quick. good-dayt !

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SOURCE: Vibration in front end from 50- 60 mph. Not UV

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SOURCE: MY HUSBAND REPAIRED THE OUTER TIE RODS AND BALL

If both the ESP [Electronic Power Steering] and Airbag lamp are on then first I would check to see if something such as an electrical connector may have gotten unhooked down by the tie rod ends. The system isn't seeing the data it should, or is seeing some data it doesn't like, and has turned on both of these warning lamps as a result. I have seen similar problems occur if the steering shaft was disconnected from the steering gear and inadvertently turned a revolution or two before being reconnected. If no wiring problems are found then the system will need to be checked/tested using a scan tool to narrow down what has happened. Hope this helps and good luck!

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