Tools Required

J 34028 Inner Tie Rod Wrench

Notice: The rack must be held during removal and installation of the inner tie rod in order to prevent damage to the rack.

1. To remove the rack and pinion boot; refer to Steering Gear Boot Replacement - Off Vehicle .

Remove the shock dampener (2) from the inner tie rod assembly (5).

2. Slide the shock dampener (2) back on the rack (1).
3. Remove the inner tie rod assembly (5) from the rack assembly (1) as follows:

3.1.	Place a wrench on flats of rack assembly (3).

3.2.	Place another wrench on the flats of the inner tie rod housing (4).

3.3.	Rotate the inner tie rod housing (4) counterclockwise until the inner tie rod (5) separates from the rack (1).




4. Remove the old Loctite® from the threads (2) of the rack (1) and the inner tie rod (3).

Notice: The rack must be held during removal and installation of the inner tie rod in order to prevent damage to the rack.

1. Slide the shock dampener (2) forward onto the rack (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.

2. Apply Loctite® 262 (or equivalent) to the inner tie rod threads.

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.

3. Attach the inner tie rod (6) on the rack (1) as follows:

3.1.	Place a wrench on the flats of the rack assembly (3).

3.2.	Use a torque wrench (5) with J 34028 on the flats of the inner tie rod housing (4).

Tighten
Tighten the inner tie rod to 100 N·m (74 lb ft).




4. 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).
5. To assemble the rack and pinion boot; refer to Steering Gear Boot Replacement - Off Vehicle .