Tie Rod Arm Replacement 10K/12K/14.6K Axles

Tools Required

J 26813-B Steering Linkage Puller

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.

1. Remove the tie rod end from the tie rod arm. Refer to Tie Rod Replacement .
2. Remove the tie rod arm bolts (3).
3. Remove the tie rod arm (4).

1. Install the tie rod arm (4) to the knuckle (5).

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

2. Install the tie rod arm bolts (3).

Tighten
Tighten the tie rod arm bolts to 1068 N·m (788 lb ft).

3. 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.

4. Adjust the toe-in. Refer to Front Toe Adjustment .

Tie Rod Arm Replacement 16K Axles

1. Disconnect the tie rod end from the tie rod arm. Refer to Tie Rod Replacement .
2. Vehicles equipped with a cotter pin (8) remove and discard.
3. Remove the nut (7).

Important: Do not use heat on components to remove arms.

4. Drive the arm (5) from knuckle (6) with a suitable brass drift and hammer.

1. 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.

2. Install a new nut (7).

Tighten
Tighten the nut to 1508 N·m (1112 lb ft).

3. Install a new cotter pin (8), if equipped.
4. Install the tie rod end to the tie rod arm. Refer to Tie Rod Replacement .