Steering Linkage
Steering LinkageThe steering linkage consists of the following components:
^ Inner tie rod
^ Steering gear
^ Outer tie-rod end
^ Steering gear bellows boot
^ Tie-rod jam nut
^ Outer tie-rod end nut
Steering linkage is the connection between the steering gear and the wheel knuckles. The inner tie rods are attached to the steering gear rack and sealed by a bellows boot. Vehicle alignment/toe settings are accomplished by loosening the tie-rod jam nuts and turning the inner tie rods.