Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod Replacement

Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod Replacement

Disassembly Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle Service and Repair.

2. Remove the steering gear boot. Refer to Steering Gear Boot Replacement Steering Gear Boot Replacement.





Caution:
Do not change the steering gear preload adjustment before moving the inner tie rod from the steering gear. Changing the steering gear preload adjustment before moving the inner tie rod could result in damage to the pinion and the steering gear.

3. Bend the tabs in order to release the steering linkage inner tie rod retaining washer (1).

Caution:
The pipe wrench must be placed at the valve end of the steering gear and positioned up against the inner tie rod housing. Placing the pipe wrench in any other location will cause damage to the steering gear.

4. Place a pipe wrench on the steering gear rack next to the steering linkage inner tie rod housing.

5. Place a wrench on the flats of the steering linkage inner tie rod housing (2).

6. Rotate the steering linkage inner tie rod housing counterclockwise while holding the steering gear rack stationary until the steering linkage inner tie rod separates from the steering gear rack.

7. Remove the steering linkage inner tie rod retaining washer.

Discard the washer.

Assembly Procedure





1. Position the NEW steering linkage inner tie rod retaining washer (1) on the steering gear rack.

2. Install the steering linkage inner tie rod to the steering gear rack.

3. Place a pipe wrench on the steering gear rack next to the steering linkage inner tie rod housing (2).

Caution:
Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

4. Place a torque wrench with a crows foot wrench attachment on the flats of the steering linkage inner tie rod housing (2) and tighten to 88 Nm (65 lb ft).

5. Bend the tabs over on the steering linkage inner tie rod retaining washer in order to secure the inner tie rod.

6. Install the steering gear boot. Refer to Steering Gear Boot Replacement Steering Gear Boot Replacement.

7. Lower the vehicle.