Tie rod end and steering gear boot installation parts
1. Tie rod end; 2. Lock nut; 3. Outer cover clamp; 4. Sealing cover; 5. Inner clamp of the cover; 6. Nut and cotter pin of the connecting rod
1. Raise the front of the vehicle and support it with jack stands.
2. Remove the front wheel.
3. Remove the cotter pin and nut from the tie rod that secures the outer tie rod to the steering knuckle.
4. Using a suitable tool, such as a fork, disconnect the connecting rod from the steering knuckle (photo).
Using a fork and hammer, disengage the tie rod from the steering knuckle
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5. Mark the position of the locknut relative to the tie rod threads at the front end so that installation can be supported as shown in the accompanying illustration.
Mark the position of the tie rod end lock nut (arrow) before removal
6. Remove the lock nut from the outer tie rod.
7. Unscrew the tie rod end from the tie rod.
8. Inspect the tie rod end boot for breaks or grease leaks. To replace the boot, place the tip securely in the clamp and carefully loosen the nut around the outer periphery using a flat chisel and hammer as shown in the accompanying illustration, taking care not to damage the sealing surface. Apply a small amount of lithium grease to the new boot and slide it onto the end of the tie rod. Securely press the boot onto the end of the tie rod using a suitable sized socket or press and Mazda tool 491243785.
Removing the protective cover of the connecting rod |
Installing the tie rod end boot using a press and factory tooling |
9. To install, place the lock nut into the mark on the thread. Thread the outer tie rod onto the inner tie rod until it fits snugly against the lock nut.
10. Install the connecting rod and steering knuckle.
11. Install the connecting rod nut and tighten it with the specified tightening force Specification and install a new cotter pin.
12. Tighten the locknut.
13. Install the front wheel and lower the vehicle. Tighten the lug nuts.
14. Check the front wheel alignment before starting to drive (Chapter 3).