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Inner Tie Rod

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  1. Remove the outer tie rod. See Steering/Gear/TIE ROD, Steering - Removal .
  2. Remove the tie rod jam nut from the inner tie rod.
    Fig 1: Removing/Installing Bellows Clamps
    GC0082301Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  3. Remove the clamp (3) securing the bellows (1) to the inner tie rod.
  4. Remove the clamp (2) securing the bellows (1) to the steering gear body.
  5. Remove the bellows.
    Fig 2: Removing/Installing Inner Tie Rod
    GC0082517Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  6. Remove the travel restrictor (3) from the inner tie rod (1).
  7. 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.
  8. Unthread and remove the inner tie rod (1) from the steering gear (2).