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.
This mark will help us later when installing the new tie rod end. Step 6: Remove the cotter pin from the tie rod end. Then find the correct size socket and your â ratchet. Loosen and remove the castle nut that fastens the the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Step 7: Remove the old tie rod end. Use your tie rod puller tool to break the tie rod end out of its cavity in the steering knuckle. Now turn the tie rod end counterclockwise to remove it from the inner tie rod.