Inner Tie Rod
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Dodge Caliber. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the outer tie rod. See Steering/Gear/TIE ROD, Steering - Removal .
- Remove the tie rod jam nut from the inner tie rod.
- Remove the clamp (3) securing the bellows (1) to the inner tie rod.
- Remove the clamp (2) securing the bellows (1) to the steering gear body.
- Remove the bellows.
- Remove the travel restrictor (3) from the inner tie rod (1).
- Install an appropriate inner tie rod removal tool on the inner tie rod (1) hex.CAUTION: If the inner tie rod cannot be removed using the specified tools, do not use a hammer or heat to loosen. Damage to the steering gear will occur. Replace the entire steering gear.
- Unthread and remove the inner tie rod (1) from the steering gear (2).