Inner - on Vehicle

Tie Rod Replacement - Inner - On Vehicle

Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support vehicle.
2. Remove the front tire and wheel.
3. Remove outer tie rods.





4. Remove the rack and pinion boot.

5. Notice: Refer to Pipe Wrench Positioning Notice in Service Precautions.

Place a pipe wrench on the rack (5) next to the inner tie rod housing (6).
6. Place a wrench on the flats of the inner tie rod housing (6).
7. Rotate the inner tie rod housing (6) counterclockwise, while holding the rack stationary, until the inner tie rod separates from the rack (5).

Assembly Procedure





1. Attach the inner tie rod onto the rack (3).

2. Notice: Refer to Pipe Wrench Positioning Notice in Service Precautions.

Place a pipe wrench on the rack (3) next to the inner tie rod housing (2).

3. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice Service Precautions.

Place a torque wrench and J 34028 on the flats of the inner tie rod housing (2).

Tighten the inner tie rod to 100 Nm (74 ft. lbs.).
4. Install the rack and pinion boot.
5. Install outer tie rods.
6. Install the front tire and wheels.
7. Lower the vehicle.