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Tie Rod - Inner - RH - 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 coolant hose to the RH front subframe brace.
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  6. Remove the upper bolt that attaches the RH front subframe to the body.
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  7. Raise and support the vehicle on a 2-post lift. See Raise Vehicle - 2 Post Lift .
  8. Remove the RH front wheel. See Wheel (Remove and Install) .
  9. Remove the front aero shield panel. See Panel - Aero Shield - Front (Remove and Replace) .
  10. Loosen the RH tie rod end jam nut.
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  11. Remove the lower bolt that attaches RH of the front subframe brace to the body, and then remove the brace from the vehicle.
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  12. Remove and discard the RH nyloc nut that attaches the tie rod end to the steering knuckle, and then disconnect the tie rod from the steering 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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  13. Loosen the RH 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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  14. Remove the RH jam nut from the steering rack.
  15. Remove the clamp that attaches the outer side of the bellows to the RH inner tie rod using the combination slip joint pliers.

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

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  16. Remove the clamp that attaches the inner side of the bellows to the RH 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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  17. Remove the bellows from the RH inner tie rod.
  18. Raise the vehicle fully using a 2-post lift. See Raise Vehicle - 2 Post Lift .
  19. Inspect the RH 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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  20. Install the steering gear clamp tool, crowfoot socket, and the anti-rotation device tool on the RH inner tie rod.
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  21. Loosen the RH 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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  22. Remove the RH inner tie rod from the steering rack.
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