SW2 L4-1.9L DOHC VIN 7 (1997)
5.
Unthread outer tie rod from inner tie rod.
6.
Remove outer tie rod lock nut.
7.
Remove steering gear boot.
8.
Remove shock damper off inner tie rod by sliding it toward the steering gear.
NOTICE:
Steering gear rack must be held stationary during inner tie rod removal to prevent steering gear damage. Use an appropriate size wrench at the rack
teeth to hold the rack during inner tie rod removal. Protect rack teeth with a shop cloth. For right side inner tie rod removal, it will be necessary to
remove the left side boot to access the rack teeth.
9.
Remove inner tie rod assembly from steering gear.
INSTALLATION
1.
Remove old Loctite(R) from threads of rack and inner tie rod.
IMPORTANT:
Threads must be clean prior to Loctite(R) application. Make sure Loctite(R) (or equivalent) container expiration date has not passed. Do not use too
much Loctite(R) (or equivalent). Use only enough to evenly coat threads.
2.
Apply Loctite(R) 262 (or equivalent) to inner tie rod threads.
3.
If shock damper was removed, slide it onto steering gear.
