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Tie Rod - Inner - LH - Remove And Replace: Removal

  1. Remove the LH and RH underhood aprons. See Underhood Apron - LH (Remove and Replace) .
  2. Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace) .
  3. Remove the underhood storage carpet. See Carpet - Underhood Storage (Remove and Install) .
  4. Remove the underhood storage unit. See Underhood Storage Unit (Remove and Install) .
  5. Release the fir tree clip that attaches the steering rack harness to the 4-way valve.
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  6. Remove the bolts (x2) that attach the 4-way valve bracket to the frame rail.
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  7. Release the clip that attaches the coolant hose to the LH side of the frame rail.
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  8. Move the 4-way valve towards the front of the vehicle for access.
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  9. Release the fir tree clip that attaches the air suspension line to the LH subframe brace.
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  10. Remove the upper bolt that attaches the LH front subframe brace.
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  11. Remove the LH front wheel. See Wheel (Remove and Install) .
  12. Remove the front aero shield. See Panel - Aero Shield - Front (Remove and Replace) .
  13. Loosen the jam nut that attaches the LH tie rod.
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  14. Remove the lower bolt that attaches the LH front subframe brace to the body, and then remove the brace from the vehicle.
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  15. Remove and discard the nut that attaches the tie rod end to the LH front knuckle.
    CAUTION: Prevent ball joint damage by holding the ball joint pin with another wrench to counterforce the tie rod end nut.
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  16. Loosen the LH outer tie rod, and then remove the outer tie rod from the steering rack.
    NOTE: Record the number of turns it takes to remove the outer tie rod end from the steering rack to ease reinstallation.
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  17. Remove the LH jam nut from the steering rack.
  18. Remove the clamp that attaches the outer side of the bellows to the LH inner tie rod using the combination slip joint pliers.

    Tip: Note the clamp orientation for installation later in this procedure.

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  19. Remove the clamp that attaches the inner side of the bellows to the LH inner tie rod using a small flat head screwdriver.
    NOTE: Use a flat head screwdriver to remove the clamp off the retaining tab.
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  20. Remove the bellows from the LH inner tie rod.
  21. Raise the vehicle fully using a 2-post lift. See Raise Vehicle - 2 Post Lift .
  22. Inspect the LH steering gear output shaft. The grease on the steering gear rack must not be contaminated with dirt.
    • If there is no signs of grease contamination, continue to the next step.
    • If there is any signs of grease contamination, the ball nut bearing assembly is likely to be damage. Stop this procedure and replace the steering rack.
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  23. Install the steering gear clamp tool, crowfoot socket, and the anti-rotation device tool on the LH inner tie rod.
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  24. Loosen the LH inner tie rod while holding the inner gear to prevent it from rotating.
    CAUTION: Failure to hold the inner gear might result in damage to the steering rack assembly.
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  25. Remove the LH inner tie rod from the steering rack.
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