K 2500 Truck 4WD V8-6.6L DSL Turbo VIN 1 (2002)
Tie Rod End: Service and Repair
Rear Wheel Steering Tie Rod End Replacement - Inner
Rear Wheel Steering Tie Rod End Replacement - Inner
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Tools Required
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J 44665-2 Inner Tie Rod Wrench
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J 44665-1 Inner Tie Rod Wrench
Removal Procedure
Notice: Refer to Rear Wheel Steering Notice in Service Precautions.
1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the tire and wheel.
3. Remove the rack and pinion boot from the steering gear.
Important: The inner tie rod support clamp has right hand threads. The inner tie rod support nut has left hand threads. To remove the support clamp
turn the clamp counterclockwise.
4. Using the J 44665-1 (1) and J 44665-2 (2) remove the inner tie rod support clamp.
5. Remove the inner tie rod (1) from the steering gear using the J 44665-2 (2).
Installation Procedure