Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod Replacement

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Fig 1: Identifying Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod

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Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedure: Remove the steering gear boot. Refer to Steering Gear Boot Replacement .
1	Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Procedure Place a wrench on the flats of the steering linkage inner tie rod housing. Rotate the steering linkage inner tie rod housing counterclockwise in order to remove the steering linkage inner tie rod from the rack. Rotate the steering linkage inner tie rod housing clockwise in order to install the steering linkage inner tie rod to the rack. Tighten: 70 N.m (52 lb ft)

Callout

Component Name

Preliminary Procedure:
Remove the steering gear boot. Refer to Steering Gear Boot Replacement .

Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod

CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

Procedure

Place a wrench on the flats of the steering linkage inner tie rod housing.
Rotate the steering linkage inner tie rod housing counterclockwise in order to remove the steering linkage inner tie rod from the rack.
Rotate the steering linkage inner tie rod housing clockwise in order to install the steering linkage inner tie rod to the rack.

Tighten: 70 N.m (52 lb ft)