How do you replace the inner tie rod on 2000 Nissan maxima?

Answer 1

You need an inner tie rod tool. Looks like a pipe with a drive socket on one end, and a receiver on the other. Unbolt the outer tie rod from the knuckle, and loosen the lock nut on the rod.

Either use a puller to remove the outer end, or hit the knuckle with a hammer, and remove the outer end from the knuckle. Unscrew the outer from the inner rod.

[break the lock nut loose before removing the outer from the knuckle, or you will not be able to loosen it]

Remove the bellows from the rack and inner rod.

Use a drift or punch and a hammer to push the lock plate off the inner rod end.

Place the correct adapter over the inner rod end, slide the rod inside the tool, and lock the receiver end of the tool on to the adapter. place a ratchet on the drive end of the tool, and remove the rod.