Tie Rod Replacement Rear Wheel Drive

Tools Required

All procedures for the alignment, the adjustment, and the assembly of the tie rods apply to the left and the right sides.

Important: Use the proper tool in order to separate all of the tie rods and the ball joints.

1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
2. Remove the cotter pin and the castellated nut from the outer tie rod.



3. Remove the prevailing torque nut (7) from the inner tie rod (5).

Discard the prevailing torque nut (7).





Notice: Do not attempt to disconnect a steering linkage joint by driving a wedge between the joint and the attached part. Seal damage may result which will cause premature failure of the joint.

4. Use the J 24319-B in order to remove the outer tie rod ball stud from the steering knuckle.



5. Use the J 6627-A in order to remove the inner tie rod from the relay rod.



6. Loosen the adjuster tube clamp bolts (3).
7. Unscrew the tie rod ends from the adjuster tube (4).
8. Remove the inner tie rod ends (5) from the adjuster tube (4).
9. Inspect the following components for damage:

•	The threads on the tie rod (1, 5)

•	The ball stud threads

•	The adjuster tube (4) for bending or damaged threads

•	The tie rod end seals for excessive wear

10. Clean the threads on the ball stud and in the ball stud nut.
11. Clean the tapered surfaces.

Tools Required

J 29193 Steering Linkage Installer (12 mm)

Lubricate the tie rod threads with chassis lubricant if the tie rod ends were removed from the adjuster tube. Refer to Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations in Maintenance and Lubrication.

1. Loosen the clamps (2) on the adjuster tube (4).
2. Install the tie rod ends to the adjuster tube (4).

The number of threads on the inner tie rod (5) and the outer tie rod (1) ends must be equal within 3 threads.

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.

3. Use the J 29193 in order to install the inner tie rod (5) to the relay rod (8).

Ensure that the seal is on the stud.

Tighten
Tighten the J 29193 to 54 N·m (40 lb ft) in order to seat the tapers.

4. Remove the J 29193 .
5. Install the new prevailing torque nut (7) to the inner tie rod (5).

Tighten
Tighten the prevailing torque nut to 47 N·m (35 lb ft).

6. Install the outer tie rod (1) ball stud to the steering knuckle.

Ensure that the seal is on the stud.

Important: Tighten the castellated nut up to an additional 1/6 amount in order to insert the cotter pin through the outer tie rod ball stud. Do not back the nut off in order to align the cotter pin hole.

7. Install the castellated nut.

Tighten
Tighten the castellated nut to 47 N·m (35 lb ft).




8. Install the new cotter pin.

Bend the cotter pin ends flat against the nut flats.

9. Lower the vehicle.
10. Adjust the toe-in. Refer to Front Toe Adjustment in Wheel Alignment.

Tie Rod Replacement Automatic Four Wheel Drive

Tools Required

All procedures for the alignment, the adjustment, and the assembly of the tie rods apply to the left and the right sides.

Important: Use the proper tool in order to separate all of the tie rods and the ball joints.

1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
2. Remove the cotter pin and the castellated nut from the outer tie rod.



3. Remove the prevailing torque nut (8) from the inner tie rod (5).

Discard the prevailing torque nut (8).





Notice: Do not attempt to disconnect a steering linkage joint by driving a wedge between the joint and the attached part. Seal damage may result which will cause premature failure of the joint.

4. Use the J 24319-B in order to remove the outer tie rod from the steering knuckle.



5. Use the J 6627-A in order to remove the inner tie rod from the relay rod.



6. Loosen the adjuster tube clamp bolts (3).
7. Unscrew the tie rod ends (1, 5).
8. Remove the tie rod ends (1, 5) from the adjuster tube (4).
9. Inspect the following components for damage:

•	The threads on the tie rod (1, 5)

•	The ball stud threads

•	The adjuster tube (4) for bending or damaged threads

•	The tie rod end seals for excessive wear

10. Clean the threads on the ball stud and in the ball stud nut.
11. Clean the tapered surfaces.

Tools Required

J 29193 Steering Linkage Installer (12 mm).

Lubricate the tie rod threads with chassis lubricant if the tie rod ends were removed from the adjuster tube. Refer to Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations in Maintenance and Lubrication.

1. Loosen the clamps (2) on the adjuster tube (4).
2. Install the tie rod ends to the adjuster tube (4).

The number of threads on the inner tie rod (5) and the outer tie rod (1) ends must be equal within 3 threads.

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.

3. Use the J 29193 in order to install the inner tie rod (5) to the relay rod (7).

Ensure that the seal is on the stud.

Tighten
Tighten the J 29193 to 54 N·m (40 lb ft) in order to seat the tapers.

4. Remove the J 29193 .
5. Install the new prevailing torque nut (8) to the inner tie rod (1).

Tighten
Tighten the prevailing torque nut to 47 N·m (35 lb ft).

6. Install the outer tie rod (5) to the steering knuckle.

Ensure that the seal is on the stud.

Important: Tighten the castellated nut up to an additional 1/6 amount in order to insert the cotter pin through the outer tie rod. Do not back the nut off in order to align the cotter pin hole.

7. Install the castellated nut.

Tighten
Tighten the castellated nut to 49 N·m (36 lb ft).




8. Install the new cotter pin.

Bend the cotter pin ends flat against the nut flats.

9. Lower the vehicle.
10. Adjust the toe-in. Refer to Front Toe Adjustment in Wheel Alignment.