Inner Tie Rod: Installation
- While holding the steering gear rack, use a suitable crowfoot-style inner tie-rod tool (such as Snap On® Stock# YA3000B) or an appropriate-sized crowfoot wrench to install the inner tie rod.
- Tighten to 110 Nm (81 lb-ft).
- Position the inner tie-rod bellows clamp and install the bellows.
- Using the Constant Velocity Joint Boot Clamp Installer, install the inner bellows boot clamp.
- Install the outer bellows boot clamp.
- Thread the tie-rod jam nut onto the inner tie rod.
- Install the outer tie rod to the inner tie rod.
- Position the outer tie-rod end and install the nut.
- Tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).
- Tighten the tie-rod jam nut to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
- Check and, if necessary, adjust the front toe. For additional information, refer to SUSPENSION SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION article.
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Place the steering gear at the center position. Use an appropriate-sized wrench on the flat of the rack gear to resist rotation and to prevent damage during installation of the inner tie rod.
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An assistant may be needed to hold the steering gear rack for installation of the RH inner tie rod.
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Crowfoot-style inner tie-rod tool shown in illustration.
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Apply the specified grease to the steering gear bellows grooves in the inner tie rod.
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Make sure the steering gear bellows is positioned correctly over the steering gear housing bead and the grooves in the inner tie rod.
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Make sure the steering gear bellows is not twisted and the vent tube (if equipped) is securely inserted into the vent nipple of the steering gear bellows.
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Make sure that the end of the steering gear bellows boot is positioned between the 2 grooves on the inner tie rod or an internal leak may occur.
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Install the outer tie rod the same number of turns recorded during removal.
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The hex-holding feature can be used to prevent turning of the stud while installing the nut.