Tie Rod: Description and Operation

- There are two tie rod assemblies. Each tie rod assembly consists of the following components:
- Sleeve
- Two clamps
- Two tie rod ends
- The two tie rod ends are threaded into the sleeve and secured with the clamps.
- The right and left hand threads are used for the following components:
- Toe-in adjustments
- Steering gear centering
- Before any service is performed, note the following items:
- Position of the tie rod adjuster tube
- Direction from which the bolts are installed
- The tie rod adjuster components may be rusted. If the torque required to remove the nut from the bolt exceeds 9 Nm (62 inch lbs.), perform the following steps:
- Replace the nuts.
- Rotate the clamps until they move freely.
- Install all parts, with the correct part number, in the proper position.
- All of the procedures for the following items apply to the left and the right sides:
- Alignment
- Adjustment
- Assembly