Tools Required

J 24319-B Steering Linkage and Tie Rod Puller

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.



3. Loosen the outer tie rod jam nut (1).



4. Remove the outer tie rod retaining nut.



5. Using J 24319-B disconnect the outer tie rod from the steering knuckle.




Important: Note the number of turns during removal for installation.

6. Remove the outer tie rod from the inner tie rod.

Important: Use the same number of turns that was used during removal.

1. Install the outer tie rod to the inner tie rod. Do not tighten the jam nut at this time.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.




2. Connect the outer tie rod to the steering knuckle.
3. Install the outer tie rod retaining nut.

Tighten
Tighten the nut to 70 N·m (52 lb ft).

4. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
5. Lower the vehicle.
6. Adjust the front toe. Refer to Front Toe Adjustment in Wheel Alignment.