Tie Rod: Service and Repair

DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURE





1. To remove the rack and pinion boot; refer to Rack and Pinion Boot Replacement -Off Vehicle (Quiet Valve).

IMPORTANT: The rack must be held during removal and installation of the inner tie rod to prevent damage to the rack. Remove the shock dampener (2) from the inner tie rod assembly (5).

2. Slide the shock dampener (2) back on the rack (1).
3. Remove the inner tie rod assembly (5) from the rack assembly (1) as follows:
3.1. Place a wrench on flats of rack assembly (3).
3.2. Place another wrench on the flats of the inner tie rod housing (4).
3.3. Rotate the inner tie rod housing (4) counterclockwise until the inner tie rod (5) separates from the rack (1).





4. Remove the old Loctite (R) from the threads (2) of the rack (1) and the inner tie rod (3).

ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE

IMPORTANT: The rack must be held during removal and installation of the inner tie rod to prevent damage to the rack.





1. Slide the shock dampener (2) forward onto the rack (1).

IMPORTANT: Threads must be clean prior to Loctite(r) application. Check Loctite(r) (or equivalent container for expiration date. Use only enough Loctite(r) to evenly coat threads.

2. Apply Loctite(r) 262 (or equivalent) to the inner tie rod threads.
3. Attach the inner tie rod (6) on the rack (1) as follows:
3.1. Place a wrench on the flats of the rack assembly (3).
3.2. Place a torque wrench (5) on the flats of the inner tie rod housing (4).
3.3. Rotate the inner tie rod housing (4) counterclockwise until tie rod (5) separates from the rack (1).

NOTICE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

- Tighten Inner tie rod to 100 Nm (74 ft. lbs.).





4. Slide the shock dampener (2) over the inner tie rod housing (3) until the front lip of the shock dampener (2) bottoms against the inner tie rod housing (3).
5. To assemble the rack and pinion boot; refer to Rack and Pinion Boot Replacement - Off Vehicle (Quiet Valve) in Tie Rod Boot.