Tools Required

J 44665-2 Inner Tie Rod Wrench

Notice: When lifting the vehicle do not allow the jack to touch the rear steering gear. If the jack touches the rear steering gear you may damage the gear or the rack and pinion boots. If the boots are damaged replace the rack and pinion boot.

1. Remove the rack and pinion boot from the steering gear. Refer to Rack and Pinion Boot Replacement .
2. Remove the inner tie rod (1) from the steering gear using the J 44665-2 (2) .

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.




1. Install the inner tie rod to the steering gear.
2. Using the J 44665-2 (2) tighten the inner tie rod (1).

Tighten
Tighten the inner tie rod to 100 N·m (74 lb ft).

3. Install the rack and pinion boot to the steering gear. Refer to Rack and Pinion Boot Replacement .