Tools Required
J 24319-B
Steering Linkage and Tie Rod Puller
Removal Procedure
- Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
.
- Loosen the steering linkage inner tie rod nut (1).
- Remove the rack and pinion outer tie rod end nut.
- Disconnect the rack and pinion outer tie rod end from the steering knuckle using puller
J 24319-B
.
Important: Note the number of complete turns the rack and pinion outer tie rod end makes during the removal.
- Remove the rack and pinion outer tie rod end from the steering linkage inner tie rod.
Installation Procedure
Important: Install the same number of complete turns the rack and pinion outer tie rod end needed to remove as noted above.
- Install the rack and pinion outer tie rod end to the steering linkage inner tie rod. Do not tighten the steering linkage inner tie rod nut at this time.
- Connect the rack and pinion outer tie rod end to the steering knuckle.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Install the rack and pinion outer tie rod end nut.
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 55 N·m (41 lb ft).
- Tighten the steering linkage inner tie rod nut (1).
- Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
.
- Adjust the front toe. Refer to
Front Toe Adjustment
.