| Removal and Installation Special Tool(s) | | Socket, Tie - Rod, Steering Gear 211 - 245 (13 - 025) | General Equipment Materials Name Specification Thread locking compound WSK - M2G349 - A8 Removal | | -
NOTE:TRW shown, Wuefrath similar. | | | -
NOTE:Make a note of the number of turns required to remove the tie - rod end. Remove the tie - rod end and locknut. - Remove the tie - rod end.
- Remove the tie - rod end locknut.
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Remove the boot. - Remove the clamps.
- Remove the boot.
- Disconnect the breather pipe (if equipped).
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Rotate the pinion to expose the rack gear teeth. | | | -
CAUTION:To counter the extensive torque forces required to remove the tie - rod, clamp the rack gear teeth in a suitable vise. Do not clamp the steering gear body. CAUTION:Make sure vise jaw protectors are used. NOTE:It may be necessary to secure the rack gear teeth with the steering gear in the vertical position to facilitate removal of the tie - rod. Secure the steering gear in a suitable vise. Using a suitable Pipe wrench , remove the tie - rod. | Installation | | -
NOTE:Remove all traces of thread locking compound from the rack. Using the special tool, install the tie - rod. | | | -
NOTE:Install the boot using new clamps. Install the boot. - Install the boot.
- Install the clamps.
- Connect the breather pipe (if equipped).
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NOTE:Make sure the tie - rod end is secured by the same number of turns used to remove it. Install the tie - rod end and locknut. | | |
