Left
REMOVAL PROCEDURE- Tools Required
- J 42188 Ball Joint Separator
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lift Points.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Wheels, Tires and Alignment.
3. Place a drain pan under the vehicle and drain the power steering fluid.
4. Remove the rack and pinion boot (3) from the power steering gear. Refer to Rack and Pinion Boot Replacement - Off Vehicle.
5. Remove the shock dampener (3) from the rack inner tie rod assembly by sliding the shock dampener back on the rack.
6. Remove the inner tie rod assembly from the rack assembly as follows:
6.1. Place an appropriate size wrench on the flat of the rack assembly (4).
6.2. Place another wrench on the flats of the inner tie rod housing (5).
6.3. Rotate the inner tie rod housing counterclockwise until the inner tie rod (2) separates from the rack.
IMPORTANT: The steering gear rack must be held stationary while removing and installing the inner tie rod end to prevent steering gear damage.
7. Remove the old tread locking compound from the threads of the rack (1) and from the inner tie rod (3).
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the shock dampener (3) to the rack.
2. Apply thread locking compound (Loctite(R) 222) onto the threads of the inner tie rod (2).
IMPORTANT: Clean the threads prior to thread locking compound application. Check the expiration date on the thread locking compound container. Do not use too much thread locking compound; use only enough to evenly coat the threads.
3. Install the inner tie rod (2) to the rack as follows:
- Place a wrench on the flats of the rack assembly (4).
- Place another wrench on the flats of the inner tie rod housing (5).
NOTICE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
- Tighten the inner tie rod (2) to 100 Nm (74 ft. lbs.).
4. Slide the shock dampener (3) over the inner tie rod housing until it engages.
5. Install the rack and pinion boot to the steering gear. Refer to Rack and Pinion Boot Replacement - Off Vehicle.
6. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Wheels, Tires and Alignment.
7. Perform a wheel alignment. Refer to Measuring Wheel Alignment (Front) in Wheel Alignment.