Tools Required

KM-507-C Ball Joint Remover

1. Remove the wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
2. Mark the threads on the inner tie rod to aid in repositioning the adjusting nut.
3. Remove the outer tie rod nut and disconnect the outer tie rod from the steering knuckle using KM-507-C .



4. Loosen the outer tie rod adjusting nut and remove the outer tie rod by twisting it off the inner tie rod.

1. Reposition the adjusting nut to the marks on the inner tie rod.
2. Install the outer tie rod by twisting it onto the inner tie rod.



3. Connect the outer tie rod to the steering knuckle.
4. Perform a front toe adjustment. Refer to Front Toe Adjustment .

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

5. Install the adjusting nut.

Tighten
Tighten the outer adjusting nut to 64 N·m (47 lb ft).

6. Install the outer tie rod nut.

Tighten
Tighten the outer tie rod nut to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).

7. Install the wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .