Passenger Inner Tie Rod Removal - Steering Damper Bracket Has Left-Hand Threads

When replacing the passenger side inner tie rod on the MK3 Supra, the steering damper bracket prevents removal because it hits the subframe when trying to unthread the tie rod from the rack. Many owners assumed the entire power steering rack needed to be dropped or the bracket needed to be cut off to get clearance.

The steering damper bracket tightener ring on the inner tie rod uses left-hand (reverse) threads. Owners were unknowingly trying to tighten the bracket instead of loosening it, making it seem impossible to remove without dropping the rack or cutting the bracket.

Moderate confidence — Multiple community members agreed on this solution