The air intake system runs between the radiator and the front of the engine cover with plenty of space to keep the incoming air charge cool. The 2.3 is built off the same family of architecture as the 2-iter so they go down the same line; they have the same machine centers.
The inner tie rod ends are attached to either end of the center link and provides pivot points for the steering gear. From there it goes to the outer tie rod ends through an adjustment sleeve. This sleeve joins the inner and outer tie rod ends together and allows for adjustment when the front wheels are aligned. The outer tie rod ends are connected to the steering knuckle that actually turns the front wheels.
In order to remove the tie rods from the steering rack you are first going to need to remove the bellows from either side of the rack. Break the lock nut loose from the tie â¦rod end Separate the tie rod end from the spindle Unscrew the tie rod end and the lock nut from the inner tie rod. Remove the two clamps holding the bellows on the steering rack housing and inner tie rod, then slide the bellows off the rack.