Express 2500 2WD V8-4.8L VIN V (2004)
Tie Rod: Service and Repair
Rack and Pinion Inner Tie Rod Replacement - Off Vehicle (Quiet Valve)
Tie Rod Replacement - Inner (Quiet Valve)
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Tools Required
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J 34028 Inner Tie Rod Wrench
Disassembly Procedure
1. To remove the rack and pinion boot and the breather tube.
2. Place the gear in a vise.
3. Notice: Do not change the steering gear preload adjustment before moving the inner tie rod from the steering gear. Changing the steering gear
preload adjustment before moving the inner tie rod could result in damage to the pinion and the steering gear.
Remove the shock dampener (4) from the inner tie rod housing (6).
4. Slide the shock dampener (4) back on the rack (5).
5. Notice; Refer to Pipe Wrench Positioning Notice in Service Precautions.
Place a pipe wrench on the rack (5) next to the inner tie rod housing (6).
6. Place a wrench on the flats of the inner tie rod housing (6).
7. Rotate the inner tie rod housing (6) counterclockwise, while holding the rack stationary, until the inner tie rod separates from the rack (5).
8. Notice; Do not change the steering gear preload adjustment before moving the inner tie rod from the steering gear. Changing the steering gear
preload adjustment before moving the inner tie rod could result in damage to the pinion and the steering gear.
Remove the shock dampener (3) from the inner tie rod housing (2).
9. Slide the shock dampener (3) back on the rack (5).
10. Notice: Refer to Pipe Wrench Positioning Notice in Service Precautions.
Place a pipe wrench on the rack.
11. Place a wrench on the flats of the inner tie rod housing (2).
12. Rotate the inner tie rod housing (2) counterclockwise, while holding the rack stationary, until the inner tie rod (1) separates from the rack (5).
