Inner tie rod replacement

[TRiBaL]

Discovered the right one is slightly bent. Bought new one (actually bought both tie rod assemblies, i'm a little anal). How easy it is to replace? Does the whole steering box need to be dropped? If so, i'm thinking of doing it when i get my clutch replaced in no more than 10K miles if it lives as long as the first one but if it's an easy job i might go for it now.
The alignment guy said it's not something urgent. I've lived with it for years as it seems

[alexperkins]

As long as you can release the locknut, it can be done in situ. They normally seize though so it might require a good dosing of releasing spray/heat

You must ensure the adjustment between new and old is the same though - very important.

[TRiBaL]

That's nice! My mechanic will figure it out then.
Yeah i know, marking the thread will do the job i guess.
Thanks!

[alexperkins]

Indeed