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Hi, I haven't actually removed them on mine (I had to repalace the steering rack which came with inner tie rods already on it) but here's a few things that might help. IF, I say IF the inners are the same as on an early 1999, The socket side of the inner tie rod screws right into the rack/piston and has wrench flats as you've probably seen. They are very narrow, and will require a thin (1/4" thick) wrench to fit on them. I think it's a 32mm, but I really don't remember now. Lisle makes a special "wrench" for these type of tie rods with interchangeable bits to fit different sized tie rods. These kits are about $130 and do a decent job. I got mine on ebay for $90 incl. shipping. Snap-on and probably Mac makes them too. You'll need to counter hold the steering rack/piston or the torque could break the pinion gear inside the rack casing. When you extend the rack by turning the steering wheel for better access, and remove the boot, you'll notice a small hole on the underside of the rack/piston. I THINK that there is a Volvo tool or special spanner that uses this hole in some manner to counterhold. Like I said, I stopped investigating it when I realised my new rack already had tie rods on it, so this is conjecture here, but I'm pretty sure it needs to be counterheld somehow to avoid damage to the steering rack. Other than that, I think everything else is pretty straight forward. The flat rate time for the job is only about a half hour a side for replacement so it must be pretty easy with the right tools and experience. Some of the inner-to-outer rod bolts can be pretty tight and rusted on and the inner end of the boot on the drivers side looks a little difficult to get to as well. good luck. Post back how it went!
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