Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod Replacement Off Vehicle
Disassembly Procedure
- Remove the rack and pinion
boot; refer to Rack and Pinion Boot Replacement - Off Vehicle
.
- Remove the shock dampener (2)
from the inner tie rod assembly (5).
- Slide the shock dampener (2) back on the rack (1).
- Remove the inner tie rod assembly (5) from the rack assembly (1)
as follows:
4.1. | Place a wrench on the flats of rack assembly (3). |
4.2. | Place another wrench on the flats of the inner tie rod housing (4). |
4.3. | Rotate the inner tie rod housing (4) counterclockwise until
the inner tie rod (5) separates from the rack (1). |
- Remove the old Loctite®
from the threads (2) of the rack assembly (1) and the inner
tie rod assembly (3).
Assembly Procedure
- Slide the shock dampener (2)
forward onto the rack assembly (1).
Important: Threads must be clean prior to Loctite® application. Check Loctite®
(or equivalent) container for expiration date. Use only enough Loctite®
to evenly coat threads.
- Apply Loctite® 262 (or equivalent) to the inner tie rod threads.
- Attach the inner tie rod assembly (5) on the rack assembly (1)
as follows:
3.1. | Place a wrench on the flats of the rack assembly (3). |
3.2. | Place another wrench on the flats of the inner tie rod housing (4). |
Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners
must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring
replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant
are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or
corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified.
These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage
the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when
installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.
Tighten
Inner tie rod to 100 N·m (74 lb ft).
- Slide the shock dampener (2)
over the inner tie rod housing (3) until the front lip of the shock
dampener (2) bottoms against the inner tie rod housing (3).
- Assemble the rack and pinion boot; refer to Rack and Pinion Boot Replacement - Off Vehicle
.