Tie Rod: Service and Repair
Tie Rod - InnerNOTE: Left side shown, right side similar.
Tie Rod - Inner:
Removal and Installation
1. Remove the steering gear.
2. Mark the pinion shaft and the steering gear housing for correct reference during installation.
3. CAUTION: Position the steering gear in a soft-jaw vise or damage to the steering gear can occur.
Loosen the tie-rod end jam nut and remove the outer tie-rod end.
^ To install, tighten to 90 Nm (66 ft. lbs).
4. NOTE: It is necessary to remove both bellows boots when removing the RH inner tie-rod end.
Remove the 4 bellow clamps and the 2 steering gear bellows boots.
5. Using a suitable wrench, hold the piston shaft.
6. Using a suitable wrench, remove the inner tie-rod end.
^ To install, tighten to 103 Nm (76 ft. lbs).
7. NOTE: Using a suitable wrench, hold the piston shaft while tightening the inner tie rod.
NOTE: The new lock washer must be crimped after tightening the inner tie rod end.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.