Tie Rod End - Inner

Tie Rod End - Inner





Removal and Installation

NOTICE: When servicing inner tie rods, a new bellows boot and clamps must be installed or a leak may occur causing steering gear damage.

1. Remove the wheel and tire.

2. Turn the steering wheel fully in the direction of the inner tie-rod end that is being removed.

3. Loosen the tie-rod end jam nut.
- To install, tighten to 63 Nm (46 lb-ft).


4. Remove and discard the outer tie-rod end nut.
- To install, tighten the new nut to 80 Nm (59 lb-ft).


5. Using the Ball Joint Separator, separate the outer tie-rod end from the wheel knuckle and remove the tie rod.





6. Remove the tie-rod end jam nut.

7. Remove and discard the boot clamps and the steering gear bellows boot.

8. Using a suitable tool, hold the steering gear rack.

9. Using a suitable set screw style inner tie rod-tool (such as Matco(R) stock # TRT48 or equivalent), remove the inner tie-rod end.
- To install, tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).


10. NOTE: Using a suitable tool, hold the steering gear rack while tightening the inner tie rod.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.


11. Check and, if necessary, adjust the front toe.