Inner Tie Rod
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
- Remove the outer tie rod. Refer to TIE ROD, STEERING, REMOVAL .
- Remove the tie rod jam nut from the inner tie rod.
- Remove the clamp (2) securing the bellows (1) to the steering gear body.
- Remove the bellows. There is no clamp on the on the small end of the bellows (3), it fits down into a groove.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.
- Remove the travel restrictor (3) from the inner tie rod.
- Remove the O ring (2) from the steering gear (1).
- Install an appropriate inner tie rod removal tool on the flats of the inner tie rod.
- Unthread and remove the inner tie rod from the steering gear (1).