Tools Required

Caution: To help avoid personal injury when a vehicle is on a hoist, provide additional support for the vehicle at the opposite end from which components are being removed. This will reduce the possibility of the vehicle falling off the hoist.

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General information.



2. Remove the outer tie rod nut from the lower control arm.
3. Use J 6627-A in order to remove the outer tie rod from the rear lower control arm.
4. Loosen the rear tie rod adjuster nut in order to allow removal of the outer tie rod.

Important: Count the turns required for removal of the tie rod. This count will aid in the re-assembly.

5. Remove the outer tie rod from the adjuster.

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

1. Thread the outer tie rod to the adjuster using the same number of turns as required for the removal.

Tighten
Tighten the rear tie rod adjuster nut to 15 N·m (11 lb ft).

2. Install the outer tie rod to the rear lower control arm.
3. Install J 42089 to the tie rod ball stud.

Tighten
Tighten J 42089 to 30 N·m (22 lb ft) in order to seat the ball stud taper.

4. Remove J 42089 from the tie rod ball stud.

Important: Use a new self-locking tie rod nut.




5. Install the outer tie rod nut to the rear lower control arm.

Tighten
Tighten the outer tie rod nut to 60 N·m (44 lb ft).

6. Lower the vehicle.
7. Adjust the rear toe to specification. Refer to Rear Toe Adjustment in Wheel Alignment.