Tie Rod End - Inner Removal/Installation

TIE ROD END - INNER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

CAUTION:When servicing inner tie rods, a new bellows boot and clamps must be installed or a leak may occur causing steering gear damage.
1. Remove the wheel and tire. See Service and Repair.

2. Turn the steering wheel fully in the direction of the inner tie-rod end that is being removed.

3. Loosen the tie-rod end jam nut.

- To install, tighten to 63 Nm {6.4 kgf-m, 46 ft-lbf}.

4. Remove and discard the outer tie-rod end nut.

- To install, tighten to 80 Nm {8.2 kgf-m, 59 ft-lbf}.





5. Using the Ball Joint Separator, separate the outer tie-rod end from the wheel knuckle and remove the tie-rod.

6. Remove the tie-rod end jam nut.

7. Remove and discard the boot clamps and the steering gear bellows boot.

8. Using a suitable tool, hold the steering gear rack.

9. Using a suitable tool, remove the inner tie-rod end.

- To install, tighten to 90 Nm {9.2 kgf-m, 66 ft-lbf}.

NOTE:Using a suitable tool, hold the steering gear rack while tightening the inner tie rod.
10. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

11. Check and, if necessary, adjust the front toe. See Front Toe Adjustment.