Inner Tie Rod
- Remove outer tie rod. See Steering/Gear/TIE ROD, Steering - Removal
- Remove tie rod jam nut from inner tie rod.
NOTE: If equipped with All-Wheel-Drive, it may be necessary to remove heat shield (3) above inner tie rod bellows (2) to allow better access to bellows clamp.
- Remove clamp (1) securing bellows (3) to inner tie rod.
- Remove clamp (2) securing bellows (3) to steering gear body.
- Remove bellows (3).
- Install appropriate inner tie rod removal tool on inner tie rod hex (1).CAUTION: If inner tie rod cannot be removed using specified tools, do not use a hammer or heat to loosen. Damage to steering gear will occur. Replace entire steering gear.
- Unthread and remove inner tie rod (2).
- Remove travel restrictor (2) from rack gear (3).