Tools Required

J 24319-B Universal Steering Linkage Puller

Notice: When lifting the vehicle do not allow the jack to touch the rear steering gear. If the jack touches the rear steering gear you may damage the gear or the rack and pinion boots. If the boots are damaged replace the rack and pinion boot.

1. Raise 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. Remove the tie rod bracket (2) retaining bolts (1) from the steering knuckle.



4. Loosen the tie rod jam nut (1).
5. Remove the nut retaining the outer tie rod end to the steering knuckle.



6. Using the J 24319-B (1), remove the outer tie rod end from the steering knuckle.
7. Remove the outer tie rod end from the inner tie rod.

1. Install the outer tie rod end to the inner tie rod.
2. Install the outer tie rod end to the steering knuckle.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

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

Tighten
Tighten the nut to 55 N·m (40 lb ft).




4. Install the outer tie rod end retaining bracket (2).

Tighten
Tighten the retaining bolts to 65 N·m (48 lb ft).

5. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
6. Perform a four wheel alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Measurement in Wheel Alignment.