Tie Rod: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
1. Remove steering gear case. Service and Repair





2. For ease of adjustment after installation, tie rod end lock nut position of tie rod thread.
3. Loosen tie rod end lock nut and remove tie rod end.





4. Remove boot wire and clip.
5. Remove boot from tie rod.





6. Unbend bent part of tie rod lock washer and remove tie rod from rack.

INSTALLATION





1. Install new tie rod lock washer as shown and tie rod to rack. Align straight part "A" of washer with flat part "B" of rack.
2. Tighten tie rod inside ball nut to specified torque.
Tightening Torque (a): 70 - 100 Nm (51.0 - 72.0 ft. lbs.)





3. Bend lock washer to tie rod side as shown.





4. Position boot properly in grooves of gear case and tie rod and clamp it with wire and clip.
Wire should be new and should go around twice and be tightened with its both ends twisted together. The twisted ends should be bent in the circumferential direction. After this, check to ensure that boot is free from twist and dent.





5. Install tie rod end lock nut and tie rod end to tie rod. Position lock nut to marking made in removal.

NOTE: When tie rod was replaced, measure length "A" on removed tie rod and use it on new replacement tie rod so as to position lock nut properly.

6. For installation procedures following the above, see Steering Gear. Service and Repair