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Inner tie rod replacement

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2006GrandPrixGT

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Okay guys looking at replacing the passenger side inner tie rod the only thing that hasn't been replaced up front.. How do I go about replacing it without taking the rack off and using a special tool.. Thanks

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You have to use a special tool iirc to get the inner tie rod out easily. Might be able to rent one from an auto parts store.

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you also need a 1/2 drive breaker bar or ratchet, the tool needs one and dont come with it.

you have to pop the outer tie rod, break the lock nut free first, then> ( take the castle nut and cotter pin off, then hit the flat part of the knuckle with a hammer till the tie rod pops free) put some tape where the lock nut is in the threaded bar, aka inner tie rod. then you need to clip the metal band off the boot, and pull the boot off, then slide the tool over the tie rod end to the nut at the end.

take the new and old inner rods, move the tape mark to the new one. you'll need an alignment when your done, but this tape trick keeps you in the ball park.

theres a metal tube connecting the two boots, make sure its back in place when the boot goes back on, i used zip ties to secure the boot. but i hear they sell them metal clamps you need to cut off.
 
You weld the two parts together (where it flexes and spins, you'll know what I'm talking about when you get in there) and then weld a nut to the end of the tie rod.. Turn nut and tie rod is off.

Thank youtube and Dtrick22 for that tip.

FYI:
Russ has no real clue what he's talking about or he's on a 97-03 procedure
Slutty Smutty was doing it the hard way, cause he needs to buy a welder
Scotty was doing it the 97-03 way.
BillBoost knows exactly what you are looking at, because he's done it recently. And he's a sarcastic wiseguy... who can change names. Meaning..none of the above guys will mess with me.. lol
 


The inner screws on and then has a ball pivot of sorts.. if you weld it there..you can unscrew it and be done w/o a special tool

I've done this on an 06. Are you saying the 06 is different? Cause Rockauto says even Scotty would be right..he's just doing it the hard way.
 


BillBoost37 said:
The inner screws on and then has a ball pivot of sorts.. if you weld it there..you can unscrew it and be done w/o a special tool

I've done this on an 06. Are you saying the 06 is different? Cause Rockauto says even Scotty would be right..he's just doing it the hard way.
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cool idea. sadly most dont have a welder, and the parts stores rent the tool for free. so i always tend to use the tool. its not that hard to use really.
 
I agree with Scott (sorry Bill). The tool is free at Autozone/Advance Auto and if I remember is like a crows foot or slotted socket. Either way it's a really easy job, if the outer tie rod cooperates and comes out if the knuckle quietly.
 


Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod Replacement (Magnasteer)
[h=4]Tools Required[/h]J 34028 Inner Tie Rod Wrench
[h=3]Disassembly Procedure[/h]

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  2. To remove the rack and pinion boot and the breather tube. Refer to Steering Gear Boot and Breather Tube Replacement - Off Vehicle .
  3. Place the gear in a vise.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.
  4. Remove the shock dampener (6) from the inner tie rod assembly (4).
  5. Slide the shock dampener (6) back on the rack (5).Notice: The pipe wrench must be placed at the valve end of the steering gear and positioned up against the inner tie rod housing. Placing the pipe wrench in any other location will cause damage to the steering gear.
  6. Place a pipe wrench on the rack (5) next to the inner tie rod housing (4).
  7. Place a wrench on the flats of the inner tie rod housing (4).
  8. Rotate the inner tie rod housing (4) counterclockwise, while holding the rack stationary, until the inner tie rod separates from the rack (5).
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  9. Remove the shock dampener (3) from the inner tie rod housing (2).
  10. Slide the shock dampener (3) back on the rack (5).Notice: The pipe wrench must be placed at the valve end of the steering gear and positioned up against the inner tie rod housing. Placing the pipe wrench in any other location will cause damage to the steering gear.
  11. Place a pipe wrench on the rack.
  12. Place a wrench on the flats of the inner tie rod housing (2).
  13. Rotate the inner tie rod housing (2) counterclockwise, while holding the rack stationary, until the inner tie rod (1) separates from the rack (5).
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  14. If female rack (1) and male inner tie rod (3), remove the old LOCTITE® from the threads (2) of the inner tie rod (3) and the rack (1).If male rack (5) and female inner tie rod (4) LOCTITE® will not be present.
[h=3]Assembly Procedure[/h]

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  2. Slide the shock dampener (4) forward onto the rack (3).Important: Threads must be clean prior to LOCTITE® application. Check LOCTITE® (or equivalent) container for expiration date. Use only enough LOCTITE® to evenly coat threads.
    If male rack (3) and female inner tie rod (2) do not apply LOCTITE®.
  3. If female rack (3) and male inner tie rod (2), apply LOCTITE® 262 (or equivalent) to the inner tie rod threads.
  4. Attach the inner tie rod onto the rack (3).Notice: The pipe wrench must be placed at the valve end of the steering gear and positioned up against the inner tie rod housing. Placing the pipe wrench in any other location will cause damage to the steering gear.
  5. Place a pipe wrench on the rack (3) next to the inner tie rod housing (2).Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.
  6. Place a torque wrench and J 34028 on the flats of the inner tie rod housing (2).Tighten
    Tighten the inner tie rod to 100 N·m (74 lb ft).

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  7. Slide the shock dampener (2) forward onto the rack.Important: Threads must be clean prior to LOCTITE® application. Check LOCTITE® (or equivalent) container for expiration date. Use only enough LOCTITE® to evenly coat threads.
    If male rack and female inner tie rod (1) do not apply LOCTITE®.
  8. If female rack and male inner tie rod (1), apply LOCTITE® 262 (or equivalent) to the inner tie rod threads.
  9. Attach the inner tie rod (1) onto the rack.Notice: The pipe wrench must be placed at the valve end of the steering gear and positioned up against the inner tie rod housing. Placing the pipe wrench in any other location will cause damage to the steering gear.
  10. Place a pipe wrench on the rack next to the inner tie rod housing (4).
  11. Place a torque wrench and J 34028 on the flats of the inner tie rod housing (7).Tighten
    Tighten the inner tie rod to 100 N·m (74 lb ft).

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  12. Place the inner tie rod assembly (2) in a vise.Important: If female rack (1) and male inner tie rod (2) do not stake. If male rack (1) and female inner tie rod (2) you must stake.
  13. Stake both sides of the female inner tie rod assembly housing to the male rack (1).
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  14. Insert a 0.25 mm gage (1) between the male rack (2) and the female inner tie rod housing in order to check both stakes. The feeler gauge (1) must not pass between the rack and the housing stake.
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  15. Slide the shock dampener (2) over the inner tie rod housing (3) until the front lip of the shock dampener (2) bottoms against the inner tie rod housing (3).
  16. To assemble the rack and pinion boot and the breather tube. Refer to Steering Gear Boot and Breather Tube Replacement - Off Vehicle .
 
Billboost, I was planning on doing both inner and outer tie rods this weekend. The link that you posted doesn't pull up on my ph a Google warning pops up. Where did you get the link?
 
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