Inner Tie Rod

REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
1. Rack and pinion assembly from vehicle.
2. Do all steps of RACK & PINION BOOT "Remove or Disconnect."





3. Shock dampener (13) from inner tie rod assembly (12) and slide back on rack.

Notice: Steering gear rack must be held stationary during inner tie rod removal to prevent steering gear damage. Use an appropriate size wrench at the rack teeth to hold the rack during inner tie rod removal. For right side inner tie rod removal, it will be necessary to remove the left side boot to access the rack teeth.

4. Inner tie rod assembly (12) from rack assembly as follows:
^ Place a wrench on flat of rack assembly.
^ Place another wrench on flats of inner tie rod housing.
^ Rotate inner tie rod housing counterclockwise until inner tie rod (12) separates from rack.

INSTALL OR CONNECT
1. Remove old Loctite from threads of rack and inner tie rod.

Important: Threads must be clean prior to Loctite application. Be sure Loctite container expiration date has not passed. Do not use too much Loctite. Use only enough to evenly coat threads.





2. Apply Loctite 262 to inner tie rod threads.
3. If shock damper was removed, slide it onto steering gear.

Notice: Steering gear must be held stationary during inner tie rod installation to prevent steering gear damage.





4. Install inner tie rod assembly onto steering gear.
^ Tighten inner tie rod (12) to 100 Nm (74 ft. lbs.).
5. Slide shock dampener up against inner tie rod assembly.
6. Do all steps of RACK & PINION BOOT "Install or Connect."
7. Rack and pinion assembly to vehicle.