I believe I have determined that my highway-speed shake is from a defective left inner tie rod.

The boot is torn, and much of the grease has leaked out.

The service manual only shows the replacement procedure on a bench with the entire rack removed. Is this really necessary? I can't seem to find the exact spot where the inner tie-rod can be separated from the rack in the service manual; only the reassembly procedure.

 

The rack does NOT need to be removed. There is a special tool you need to remove the inner tie-rods with the rack still installed.
-GP-

 

The one on this page?
http://www.autozone.com/autozone/ino...gAndSuspension

 

that is correct.
-GP-

 

How does it work?

Can't you just come do it for me??

 

Ok, I watched a few vids.

I just don't know what grease to use.

 

Here are some before / after pics. They were both BAD, especially the ball joint on the inner rod. It was free-floating; no resistance at all.