VUE FWD V6-3.6L Hybrid (2009)

Tie Rod: Service and Repair
Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod Replacement
Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod Replacement
Disassembly Procedure
1. Remove the steering gear and place it in a vise. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement (HP5) (See: Steering Gear/Service and Repair)Steering Gear
Replacement (NJ1 or HP7) (See: Steering Gear/Service and Repair)Steering Gear Replacement (NVH) (See: Steering Gear/Service and Repair
).
2. Remove the steering gear boot. Refer to Steering Gear Boot Replacement - Off Vehicle (See: Steering Gear/Service and Repair).
Caution: 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.
3. Bend the tabs to release the steering linkage inner tie rod retaining washer (1).
Caution: Refer to Pipe Wrench Positioning Caution (See: Service Precautions/Vehicle Damage Warnings/Pipe Wrench Positioning Caution).
4. Place a pipe wrench on the steering gear rack next to the steering linkage inner tie rod housing.
5. Place a wrench on the flats of the steering linkage inner tie rod housing (2).
6. Rotate the steering linkage inner tie rod housing counterclockwise while holding the steering gear rack stationary until the steering linkage inner tie
rod separates from the steering gear rack.
7. Remove and discard the steering linkage inner tie rod retaining washer (1).
Assembly Procedure