Tie-Rod / Rack Boot Removal and Installation

1)Remove steering gear case assembly.  

2)Remove tie-rod end.  

3)Remove band (2) and rack boot clip (1).

4)Remove boot (3) from tie-rod.

5)Unbend bent positions of tie-rod lock washer (1).

6)Hold steering rack end (4) using vise (2) with suitable spacers (3) as shown and remove tie-rod (5) from steering rack (6).

1)Install tie-rod (1) and new tie-rod lock washer (3) to rack (2), and then tighten tie-rod to specified torque.

2)Bend lock washer (1) at 2 positions as shown in figure.

3)Apply grease to section “A” of tie-rod shown in figure. Position boot properly in grooves of steering gear case and tie-rod.
Check that boot is free from twist and dent.

4)Fasten new band (1) using special tool, and install rack boot clip (2).

5)Install tie-rod end.  

6)Install steering gear case assembly.