1996 Transport - inner tie rod ends, transmission filter change

[Dave KR]

I would like to change the transmission filter on my 96 transport - have to remove pan and replace filter - is there any snags I should be aware about to to this?
Also would like to change the inner tie rod ends - is this a difficult job? any advice

thanks

[LMP]

Transmission filter: no problem, this is a straightforward job. Buy the kit, filter and gasket, and proceed.

Inner tie rod ends: THis is rather more complicated: did it 4-5 years ago and I had removed the rack and pinion completely to do it. But I have an other advice here indicating it can be performed without that pain...it reads like this :

(Originally Posted by nicke66)

"It is possible to replace the inner tie rod end without removing the rack.
This way saves a lot of work and time:
Remove the wheel and the outer tie rod end, as well as the rack boot. Use a
thin 20 mm wrench to hold the rack shaft. Use a 40 mm pipe, with a threaded
hole and a screw at one end. Thread the pipe over the inner tie rod end and
use the screw to fix the pipe to the housing. Use the pipe to unscrew the inner
tie rod end from the rack. Do not allow the rack shaft to to rotate, as this
will ruin the rack. Install the new inner tie rod end the same way. I have not
seen this method in any workshop manual, but it works fine, and save you from a lot of work."