Inner Tie Rod

Fig. 17 Inner Tie Rod Removal:

Fig. 18 Inner Tie Rod Installation:

Fig. 19 Inner Tie Rod Staking Procedure:

REMOVAL
1. Remove rack and pinion steering assembly from vehicle.
2. Remove outer tie rod from inner tie rod assembly, then rack and pinion boot.
3. Place wrench on flat of rack assembly and place wrench on flats of inner tie rod housing, Fig. 17.
4. Rotate housing counterclockwise until inner tie rod separates from rack.

INSTALLATION
Rack must be held during inner tie rod installation to prevent internal gear damage.
1. Install inner tie rod on rack and torque to 70 ft. lbs., Fig. 18.
2. Support rack and housing of inner tie rod assembly, then stake both sides of inner tie rod housing to flats on rack, Fig. 19.
3. Check both stakes by inserting a 0.010 inch feeler gauge between rack and housing stake.
4. Slide shock damper over housing until it engages.
5. Install boot and rack outer tie rod, then rack and pinion assembly to vehicle.