Removal Procedure
- Remove the front tire and wheel assembly. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
- Place match marks on the steering linkage inner tie rod nut and the steering linkage inner tie rod.
Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod Nut (1) - Loosen
Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Nut (1) - Loosen
- CAUTION:
Do not attempt to disconnect a steering linkage joint by driving a wedge between the joint and the attached part. Seal damage may result which will cause premature failure of the joint.
Using J-42188-B Ball Joint Separator (1), remove the steering linkage outer tie rod from the steering knuckle.
Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Nut (1) - Remove
Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod (1) - Remove
Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod Nut (1) - Remove
Steering Gear Boot Clamp- Outer (1) - Remove
Steering Gear Boot Clamp- Inner (1) - Remove and DISCARD
Steering Gear Boot (1) - Remove
- CAUTION:
Holding the steering gear rack bar with anything other than a non-serrated adjustable wrench will cause damage to the steering gear
Cover the electric belt drive rack and pinion steering gear bar (2) with a clean shop towel.
- Hold the electric belt drive rack and pinion steering gear bar (2) with a non-serrated adjustable wrench.
- Using a universal inner tie rod wrench, loosen the steering linkage inner tie rod (1).
Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod (1) - Remove