Tie Rod: Service and Repair

Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod Replacement - Off Vehicle

Tools Required

- J 34028 Inner Tie Rod Wrench

Disassembly Procedure

Notice: Do not change the steering gear preload adjustment before moving the inner tie rod from the steering gear. Changing the steering gear preload adjustment before moving the inner tie rod could result in damage to the pinion and the steering gear.

1. Remove the steering gear. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement Service and Repair.

Important: After removing the boot, inspect the inner tie rod for evidence of corrosion or contamination. If none is evident, continue with the repair. If corrosion or contamination is evident, replace the steering gear.

2. Remove the steering gear boot. Refer to Steering Gear Boot Replacement Service and Repair.
3. Place the steering gear in a vise.






4. Slide the steering gear shock dampener (4) back from the steering gear inner tie rod (6).

Notice: The pipe wrench must be placed at the valve end of the steering gear and positioned up against the inner tie rod housing. Placing the pipe wrench in any other location will cause damage to the steering gear.

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






8. If female steering gear rack (1) and a male steering gear inner tie rod (3), remove the old LOCTITE from the threads (2) of the steering gear inner tie rod and steering gear rack.
If male steering gear rack (5) and female steering gear inner tie rod (4), the LOCTITE will not be present.

Assembly Procedure






Important: All threads must be clean prior to any LOCTITE application. Check the LOCTITE or equivalent container for an expiration date. Use only enough LOCTITE to evenly coat the threads.

1. If the steering gear has a female steering gear rack (3) and a male steering gear inner tie rod (2) then apply LOCTITE 262 or equivalent to the steering gear inner tie rod threads.
2. If the steering gear has a male steering gear rack (3) and a female steering gear inner tie rod (2) then do not apply any LOCTITE.






3. Hand start the steering gear inner tie rod (2) onto the steering gear rack (3).

Notice: The pipe wrench must be placed at the valve end of the steering gear and positioned up against the inner tie rod housing. Placing the pipe wrench in any other location will cause damage to the steering gear.

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

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.

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

Tighten
Tighten the steering gear inner tie rod to 100 Nm (74 lb ft).






6. Place the steering gear inner tie (2) in a vise.

Important: If the steering gear has a female steering gear rack (1) and a male steering gear inner tie rod (2) do not stake anything. If the steering gear has a male steering gear rack (1) and a female steering gear inner tie rod (2) then the steering gear inner tie rod must be staked.

7. Stake both sides of the female steering gear inner tie rod housing to the male steering gear rack.






8. Insert a 0.25 mm gauge.thinsp;(1) between the steering gear rack (2) and the steering gear inner tie rod housing in order to check both stakes. The feeler gauge.thinsp;(1) must not pass between the steering gear rack and the steering gear inner tie rod housing stake.






9. Slide the steering gear shock dampener (2) in place over the steering gear inner tie rod housing (3).
10. Install the steering gear boot. Refer to Steering Gear Boot Replacement Service and Repair.
11. Install the steering gear. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement Service and Repair.