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Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod Replacement

Fig 1: Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod
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Callout Component Name
Preliminary Procedure 
Steering Gear Boot Replacement (Non V-Series) Steering Gear Boot Replacement (V-Series) 
1 Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod

Procedure

  1. Place a 42 mm wrench on the flats of the steering linkage inner tie rod and rotate the tie rod counterclockwise to remove it from the steering gear rack.
  2. Place a 42 mm wrench on the flats of the steering linkage inner tie rod and rotate the tie rod clockwise to install to install it to the steering gear rack.
  3. Measure and adjust the front toe. Wheel Alignment - Steering Wheel Angle and/or Front Toe Adjustment

Tighten 
105 N.m (77 lb ft)