| Removal and Installation Special Tool(s) | | Socket, Tie-Rod End, Steering Gear 211-245 (13-025) | General Equipment Pipe wrench Vise jaw protectors Pincers Materials Name Specification Grease ESB-M1C119-B Removal | | -
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 the tie-rod is clean before removing the steering gear boot. Remove and discard the steering gear boot clamps. | | | -
Remove and discard the steering gear boot. | | | -
Rotate the steering gear pinion to expose the rack. | | | -
CAUTION:Do not clamp the steering rack on exposed hydraulic sealing surfaces. CAUTION:Make sure vise jaw protectors are used. CAUTION:To counter the extensive torque forces required to remove the tie-rod, clamp the steering rack teeth in a suitable vise. Do not clamp the steering gear body. Secure the steering rack 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 a new steering gear boot. | | | -
Using a suitable pair of pincers, install a new steering gear boot inner clamp. | | | -
NOTE:Make sure the steering gear boot outer clamp is located over the recess in the tie-rod. Using a suitable pair of pincers, install a new 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 the tie tie-rod end locknut. | | |
