Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod Replacement (NXC)

Fig 1: Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod (NXC)

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Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedures Remove Steering Gear Boot. Refer to Steering Gear Boot Replacement (NXC) After removing the steering gear boot, inspect the steering linkage inner tie rod for evidence of corrosion or contamination. If corrosion or contamination is evident, replace the steering gear. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement (FWD, LFX, NXC) Steering Gear Replacement (AWD, LFX, NXC) Steering Gear Replacement (AWD, LF3, NXC)
1	Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod CAUTION: Refer to Component Fastener Tightening Caution . Procedure Place a wrench on the flats of the steering linkage inner tie rod housing. Rotate the steering linkage inner tie rod housing counterclockwise to remove the steering linkage inner tie rod from the steering gear rack. Rotate the steering linkage inner tie rod housing clockwise to install the steering linkage inner tie rod to the steering gear rack. Use the CH-6321 wrench and a torque wrench to tighten the steering linkage inner tie rod to specification. Measure and adjust the front toe. Refer to Wheel Alignment - Steering Wheel Angle and/or Front Toe Adjustment NOTE: A 2.5 mm (0.10 in) shim is used for vehicles with wheels up to 18 inches and a 5.6 mm (0.22 in) shim is used for vehicles with 19 inch and 20 inch wheels. Tighten 100 N.m (74 lb ft) Special Tools CH-6321 Inner Tie Rod Wrench Equivalent regional tools: Special Tools

Callout

Component Name

Preliminary Procedures

Remove Steering Gear Boot. Refer to Steering Gear Boot Replacement (NXC)
After removing the steering gear boot, inspect the steering linkage inner tie rod for evidence of corrosion or contamination. If corrosion or contamination is evident, replace the steering gear. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement (FWD, LFX, NXC) Steering Gear Replacement (AWD, LFX, NXC) Steering Gear Replacement (AWD, LF3, NXC)

Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod

CAUTION:

Refer to Component Fastener Tightening Caution .

Procedure

Place a wrench on the flats of the steering linkage inner tie rod housing.
Rotate the steering linkage inner tie rod housing counterclockwise to remove the steering linkage inner tie rod from the steering gear rack.
Rotate the steering linkage inner tie rod housing clockwise to install the steering linkage inner tie rod to the steering gear rack.
Use the CH-6321 wrench and a torque wrench to tighten the steering linkage inner tie rod to specification.
Measure and adjust the front toe. Refer to Wheel Alignment - Steering Wheel Angle and/or Front Toe Adjustment

NOTE:

A 2.5 mm (0.10 in) shim is used for vehicles with wheels up to 18 inches and a 5.6 mm (0.22 in) shim is used for vehicles with 19 inch and 20 inch wheels.

Tighten
100 N.m (74 lb ft)
Special Tools
CH-6321 Inner Tie Rod Wrench
Equivalent regional tools: Special Tools