Tie Rod: Service and Repair

INNER TIE ROD

Removal Procedure
1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
2. Remove the wheel.
3. Remove the outer tie rod.
4. Remove the dust boot.





5. Push back the plastic retainer protecting the connection between the inner tie rod and the power steering gear rack.





6. Remove the inner tie rod.

Installation Procedure

IMPORTANT: The right and left inner tie rods are unequal in length. Be sure to install the correct inner tie rod on the proper side of the power steering gear.





1. Install the inner tie rod.
Tighten
Tighten the inner tie rod to 100 Nm (74 ft. lbs.).





2. Push the plastic retainer over the tie rod.
3. Install the dust boot.
4. Install the outer tie rod.
5. Install the wheel.
6. Lower the vehicle.