Tools Required
J 24319-B Tie Rod Remover
Removal Procedure
- Raise and support the
vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
in General Information.
- Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
in Tires and Wheels.
- Remove the outer tie rods retaining nuts.
- Using J 24319-B
separate the outer tie rod ends from the steering knuckles.
- Remove the stabilizer
shaft links to stabilizer shaft retaining nuts.
- Separate the stabilizer shaft link to stabilizer shaft.
- Remove the stabilizer shaft bracket bolts. brackets and insulators.
- Remove the stabilizer shaft.
Installation Procedure
- Install the stabilizer
shaft.
- Install the stabilizer shaft links to the stabilizer shaft.
- Install the stabilizer shaft links retaining nuts.
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.
- Install the stabilizer shaft insulators, brackets and retaining bolts.
Tighten
• | Tighten the stabilizer shaft bracket retaining bolts to 45 N·m
(33 lb ft). |
• | Tighten the stabilizer shaft link retaining nuts to 55 N·m
(41 lb ft). |
- Install the outer tie
rods to the steering knuckles.
- Install the outer tie rods retaining nuts.
Tighten
Tighten the outer tie rods retaining nuts to 75 N·m (55 lb ft).
- Install the tires and wheels. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
in Tires and Wheels.
- Lower the vehicle.