Attention! When reinstalling the ball joint, a new internal spring washer must be used.
Removing
1. Remove the tie rod end.
2. Remove the clamps and slide the protective cover of the steering gear along the steering rod.
3. Unscrew the tie rod inner ball joint from the rack, keeping the rack from turning, fixing the ball joint lock washer with a pair of claws.
4. Remove tie rod and lock washer.
5. Check the condition of the tie rod.
Installation
1. Install a new lock washer on the end of the rack, and apply an anti-screw agent to the inner threads of the ball joint.
2. Screw the ball joint into the rack, holding the lock washer with a pair of claws.
3. Install the steering gear cover.
4. Install the tie rod end.
5. Adjust the setting of the front wheels.