Tie Rod Arm Replacement 10K/12K/14.6K Axles
Tools Required
J 26813-B
Steering Linkage Puller
Removal Procedure
Important: The tie rod arm is bolted to the steering knuckle. The tie rod arm is non-repairable. Replace the tie rod if damaged. If the tapered hole for the tie rod end is enlarged, replace the tie rod arm and the tie rod end.
- Remove the tie rod end from the tie rod arm. Refer to
Tie Rod Replacement
.
- Remove the tie rod arm bolts (3).
- Remove the tie rod arm (4).
Installation Procedure
- Install the tie rod arm (4) to the knuckle (5).
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Install the tie rod arm bolts (3).
Tighten
Tighten the tie rod arm bolts to 1068 N·m (788 lb ft).
- Install the tie rod ball joint to the tie rod arm. Refer to
Tie Rod Replacement
.
Important:
• | Advance the tie rod ball joint nut to the nearest cotter pin slot. |
• | Do not back off a tie rod ball joint nut in order to insert a cotter pin. |
- Adjust the toe-in. Refer to
Front Toe Adjustment
.
Tie Rod Arm Replacement 16K Axles
Removal Procedure
- Disconnect the tie rod end from the tie rod arm. Refer to
Tie Rod Replacement
.
- Vehicles equipped with a cotter pin (8) remove and discard.
- Remove the nut (7).
Important: Do not use heat on components to remove arms.
- Drive the arm (5) from knuckle (6) with a suitable brass drift and hammer.
Installation Procedure
- Install the new tie rod arm (5) with key supplied.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
Important:
• | Advance the nut (7) to the nearest cotter pin slot. |
• | Do not back off the nut in order to insert a cotter pin. |
- Install a new nut (7).
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 1508 N·m (1112 lb ft).
- Install a new cotter pin (8), if equipped.
- Install the tie rod end to the tie rod arm. Refer to
Tie Rod Replacement
.