Remove the boot covering the end of the steering rack, There should be a thin flat washer between the tie rod and the steering rack that is flattened over the end of the inner tie rod end. Pry up the flattened points, unscrew the tie rod and reinstall.
The boots on a rack-n-pinion are there to keep the inner tie rods clean. If power steering fluid is in the boots, then the seals on the rack-n-pinion are leaking. At this point you need to either have it rebuilt or buy a new one. I am a A.S.E Master certified automotive technician.
It seals dirt and water out of the inner tie rod.
between the inner and outer pinion bearings.
The inner tie rod is part of the Rack and pinion set. VERY expensive.
The inner tie rod bushings are in the steering rack assembly and can not be service without removing and rebuilding the steering rack.
removing panel inner door window makes repair has with tool
inner tie rods bad at rack and pinion
If they are not available separately you may have to replace the rack and pinion.
Should have access after removing inner door panel Should have access after removing inner door panel
2000 and later Ford Tauruses did NOT have an inner tie rod...just outer.
Yes. It's located inside the primary chaincase on the left side of the motor. It can be replaced without removing the inner chaincase cover.
If you have rack and pinion steering, the steering gear will need replaced.