Removal and Installation Special Tool(s) | Socket, Steering Gear Tie-Rod 211-245 (13-025) | General Equipment Vice jaw protectors Pincers Pipe wrench Materials Name Specification Grease ESB-M1C119-B Removal | -
Remove the steering gear. For additional information, refer to: Steering Gear (211-02, Removal and Installation). | | -
NOTE:Make a note of the number of turns used to remove the tie-rod end. Remove the tie-rod end and the tie-rod end locknut. - Remove the tie-rod end.
- Remove the tie-rod end locknut.
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NOTE:Make sure that the tie-rod is clean before removing the steering gear boot. Remove the steering gear boot. - Detach the steering gear breather pipe from the steering gear boot.
- Remove the steering gear boot retaining clamps.
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Rotate the steering gear pinion to expose the rack. | | -
CAUTION:Do not clamp the steering rack on exposed hydraulic sealing surfaces. CAUTION:Make sure that vise jaw protectors are used. CAUTION:Clamp the steering rack in vise jaws. Do not clamp the steering gear body. Secure the steering gear in a vise and using a suitable pipe wrench, remove the tie-rod. | Installation | -
Using the special tool, install the tie-rod. | | -
NOTE:Lubricate the steering gear boot. Install the steering gear boot. | | -
NOTE:Make sure that the steering gear breather pipe connection is at the top. NOTE:Install a new steering gear boot inner clamp. Using a suitable pair of pincers, install the steering gear boot inner clamp. | | -
Attach the steering gear breather pipe to the steering gear boot. | | -
NOTE:Make sure that the steering gear boot outer clamp is located over the recess in the tie-rod. NOTE:Install a new steering gear boot outer clamp. Using a suitable pair of pincers, install the steering gear boot outer clamp. | | -
NOTE:Install the tie-rod end using the same number of turns used to remove it. Install the tie-rod end and tie-rod end locknut. | | -
Install the steering gear. For additional information, refer to: Steering Gear (211-02, Removal and Installation). | | -
Check the toe setting and adjust as necessary. For additional information, refer to: (204-00 ) Specifications (Specifications), Front Toe Adjustment (General Procedures). | | |