Power Steering Systems

Tie Rod Replacement - Inner

- Tools Required
- J 34028 Inner Tie Rod Wrench

Removal Procedure





1. Raise the vehicle. Support the vehicle with suitable safety stands. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly from the vehicle. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
3. Remove the rack and pinion boot. Refer to Rack and Pinion Boot Replacement - On Vehicle.

Notice: Do not change the rack bearing preload adjustment before removing the inner tie rod from the steering rack. This could cause damage to the pinion or the steering rack or both.

4. Remove the shock dampener (2) from the inner tie rod (5).
5. Slide the shock dampener (2) back onto the rack (1).

Important: Do not hold the steering rack while removing the inner tie rod if the preload adjustment has not been changed.

6. Remove the inner tie rod (5) from the rack assembly (1) as follows:
- Place a wrench on the flats of the inner tie rod housing (4)
- Rotate the inner tie rod housing (4) counterclockwise until the inner tie rod (5) separates from the rack.





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


Installation Procedure

Important: Make sure the shock dampener is on the rack before installing the inner tie rod. The threads must be clean prior to the Loctite application. Check the Loctite (or equivalent) container for expiration date. Use only enough Loctite to evenly coat the threads.





1. Apply Loctite 262 (or equivalent) to the inner tie rod threads (2).
2. Install the inner tie rod (3) to the rack and pinion (1).





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

3. Install a torque wrench to the J 34028 to tighten the inner tie rod. Hold the rack while tightening the tie rod as shown.
- Tighten the inner tie rod to 100 Nm (74 ft. lbs.).





4. Slide the shock dampener (2) over the inner tie rod housing (3) until the front lip of the shock dampener bottoms out against the inner tie rod housing.
5. Install the rack and pinion boot. Refer to Rack and Pinion Boot Replacement - On Vehicle.
6. Install the tire and wheel assembly to the vehicle. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
7. Remove the safety stands.
8. Lower the vehicle.
9. Check the wheel alignment. Refer to Measuring Wheel Alignment.