Tie Rod: Service and Repair

Removal
1. Remove the steering gear.





2. NOTE: Make a note of the number of turns required to remove the tie-rod end.

Remove the tie-rod end and locknut.
1. Remove the tie-rod end.
2. Remove the tie-rod end locknut.





3. Remove the boot retaining clamps.





4. Remove the boot.
1. Disconnect the steering gear breather pipe.
2. Slide the boot off the tie-rod.





5. CAUTION: Clamp the steering rack to avoid extensive torque forces when removing the tie-rod.

Remove the tie-rod.





6. NOTE: SVT vehicles are equipped with travel restrictors, to allow for larger wheel and tire combinations without interference problems.

On SVT vehicles remove the tie-rod.
1. Remove the tie-rod.
2. Remove the travel restrictors.

Installation








1. NOTE: Make sure the tie-rod end is secured by the same number of turns used to remove it. Install the boot using new retaining clamps.

NOTE: On SVT equipped vehicles make sure the travel restrictors are installed.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.