Power Steering Inner Tie Rod and Tie Rod End Replacement Process (DIY)

How to replace perodua Alza 2010 power steering inner tie rod and tie rod end ?

Tools:

1. Need 17mm socket to remove ball joint (castle nut / crown nut)

2. Need ball separator tools

3. Rubber Grease

4. Torque wrench

5. Inner rod end removal tool

6. Flathead screwdriver

7. Long nose pliers

8. Jack

9. Jack stand 

10. Ratchet wrench 1/2 socket

11. Impact wrench 1/2 socket

Step by step process of removal the tie rod end and inner rod end of Perodua Alza

1. Remove the castle nut / crown nut of the tie rod end and remove the safety pin

2. Use separator tool to separate ball joint

3. Remove the jam nut

4. Remove the tie rod end - Count the number of turns of the tighten of the tie rod end to prevent too much mis-alignment when installing the new one later6. Remove outer clip of the inner tie rod end

5. Remove inner clip of the inner tie rod end

6. Cut the original boot (to throw away)

7. Remove the inner rod end with the special tool removal

Something to take note / be aware before removal and installation of the tie rod end and inner rod of the power steering of Perodua Alza

1. Align the tie rod end height with the jacked height to prevent damage to the steering rack

2. Use jack stand to remove and install back the inner rod end to prevent installation damage

3. Use rubber mallet to install new tie rod end to make sure it perfect fit in back

4. Be aware of safety jack and jack stand

New materials to be installed

1. New rubber boot of inner rod

2. New inner rod 

3. New tie rod end

4. Inner rod boot

5. Inner rod boot clips  (inner / outer) use cable tie