Tie Rod: Removal

Remove the tie rod end. Refer to: Tie Rod End .
Remove the tie rod end jamb nut.

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NOTE: If equipped.

Remove the 4 underbody shield bolts and remove the underbody shield.

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NOTE: If equipped.

Remove the 2 underbody shield bolts and remove the underbody shield.

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NOTE: If equipped.

NOTE: 4WD shown in illustration, RWD similar.

Remove the underbody shield bolts and the underbody shield.

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NOTE: If servicing the RH tie rod, both bellows boots must be removed.
1. Remove and discard the inner bellows boot clamp.
2. Remove and discard the outer bellows boot clamp.
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NOTE: If servicing the RH tie rod, both bellows boots must be removed.

NOTE: Move the bellows boot enough to gain access to the inner tie rod nut.

Position aside the bellows boot.

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Position aside the steering stop.

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Position the steering rack far enough to the LH side to expose the flat surface.

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NOTE: Place the steering gear at the center position and hold the steering gear rack while loosening the inner tie rod. Use an appropriate-sized wrench on the flat/teeth of the rack to resist rotation and to prevent damage during removal of the inner tie rod.

NOTE: The steering gear rack can only be held on the LH side.

Using an appropriate-sized wrench on the flat/teeth to hold the rack and an appropriate size crows foot wrench or open end wrench, remove and discard the inner tie rod.

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Remove and discard the steering stop.

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