The phrase "a tie rod" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used in contexts related to mechanics, engineering, or automotive discussions, referring to a component that connects two parts to provide stability or support.
Example: "The mechanic replaced a tie rod to ensure the vehicle's steering was properly aligned."
Alternatives: "a steering rod" or "a connecting rod."
Phil put on two new axles, a tie rod, two used rear tires and pronounced the Volvo ready.
The damage was already done, and adding a tie rod couldn't pull the wall straight again, but it kept the wall from moving farther.
As a result of a tie rod fracture the counterweight boom, the discharge boom and several other components of the other assemblies underwent plastic deformation.
Like most Americans, I didn't know what a "tie rod end" was, didn't see why I needed a wheel alignment on top of the repair, and certainly didn't see why I needed to pay two hundred and some-odd dollars to get it fixed!
There is no one to back you up when you are out alone on some godforsaken highway with your precious horse cargo and you blow a tie rod on your ancient diesel truck, or the brakes lock and fail on the trailer.
The initial compression nail had a tie rod placed within a kutschner nail, which was anchored to the distal fracture fragment by cross pinning.
The optimal number of turns of threaded connections of large scale steel tie rods has been predicted by full scale rupture experiments and reported previously by the authors.
In a July 6 letter, which was posted this week on the safety agency's Web site, Chrysler attributed the problem to a tie-rod fracture caused "due to a weakening of the ball stud," which could occur if there were an alignment problem.
The agency says the failure of a rear tie rod on the suspension could "cause a loss of vehicle control".
In another posting on the agency's Web site, Maserati said it was recalling 763 of its 2009 GranTurismo coupes and Quattroporte sedans because a rear tie rod could break, causing the driver to lose control.
If the wheel shows signs of play, you may have bad (or dry)wheel bearings or a bad tie rod end.
