Inner Tie Rod

INNER TIE ROD





1. Remove the outer tie rod. Tie Rod End - Removal
2. Remove the tie rod jam nut from the inner tie rod.
3. Remove the clamp (2) securing the bellows (1) to the steering gear body.
4. Remove the bellows. There is no clamp on the on the small end of the bellows (3), it fits down into a groove.






CAUTION: If the inner tie rod cannot be removed using the specified tools, do not use a hammer or heat to loosen. Damage to the steering gear will occur. Replace the entire steering gear.

5. Remove the travel restrictor (3) from the inner tie rod.
6. Remove the O ring (2) from the steering gear (1).
7. Install an appropriate inner tie rod removal tool on the flats of the inner tie rod.
8. Unthread and remove the inner tie rod from the steering gear (1).