Tools Required
J 24319-B
Steering Linkage and Tie Rod Puller
Removal Procedure
- Remove the front tire/wheel. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
.
- Loosen the rack and pinion inner tie rod nut.
- Remove the rack and pinion outer tie rod end nut and discard it.
- Use puller
J 24319-B
to separate the rack and pinion outer tie rod end from the
steering knuckle.
Important: Count the total number of complete rotations needed to remove the rack and pinion outer tie rod end from the rack and pinion inner tie rod.
- Remove the rack and pinion outer tie rod end from the rack and pinion inner tie rod.
- Remove the rack and pinion inner tie rod nut and discard it.
Installation Procedure
Important: Inspect the rack and pinion inner tie rod threads for any damage or debris. Clean, repair, or replace the rack and pinion inner tie rod as needed.
- Install a rack and pinion inner tie rod nut.
Important: Install the rack and pinion outer tie rod end the same number of complete rotations counted when removing it prior.
- Thread the rack and pinion outer tie rod end onto the rack and pinion inner tie rod.
- Install the rack and pinion outer tie rod end to the steering knuckle.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Install a new rack and pinion outer tie rod end nut.
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 25 N·m (18 lb ft) plus 90 degrees.
- Tighten the rack and pinion inner tie rod nut.
- Install the front tire/wheel. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
.
- Adjust the front toe. Refer to
Front Toe Adjustment
.