Inner Tie Rod

Power Rack And Pinion - End Take Off:

Power Rack And Pinion - End Take Off - Legend:

REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
1. Rack and pinion assembly from vehicle.
2. Do all steps of RACK & PINION BOOT, "REMOVE OR DISCONNECT."





3. Shock dampener (13) from inner tie rod assembly (12) and slide back on rack.

CAUTION: Rack must be held during removal of inner tie rod (12) to prevent rack damage.

4. Inner tie rod assembly (12) from rack assembly as follows:
^ Place a wrench on flats of rack assembly.
^ Place another wrench on flats of inner tie rod housing.
^ Rotate inner tie rod housing counterclockwise until inner tie rod (12) separates from rack.
5. Old Loctite(R) from threads of rack and inner tie rod.

Important
^ Threads must be clean prior to Loctite(R) application. Make sure Loctite(R) (or Equivalent) container expiration date has not passed. Do not use too much Loctite(R). Use only enough to coat the threads.
^ Apply Loctite(R) 262 (or Equivalent) to inner tie rod threads.

INSTALL OR CONNECT

CAUTION: Rack must be held during inner tie rod (12) installation to prevent internal gear damage.

1. Shock dampener (13) onto rack.





2. Inner tie rod (12) on rack.
^ Place a wrench on flats of rack assembly.
^ Place another wrench on flats of inner tie rod housing.
^ Tighten inner tie rod (12) to 100 Nm (74 ft. lbs.).

3. Slide shock dampener (13) over inner tie rod housing until it engages.
4. Do all steps of RACK & PINION BOOT, "INSTALL OR CONNECT."
5. Rack and pinion assembly to vehicle.