Removal Procedure
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer
to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
in General Information.
- Remove the rear axle tie rod bolts (1,3), the nut, and
the washers.
- Remove the rear axle tie rod (2).
Installation Procedure
Important: DO NOT tighten the fasteners before lowering the vehicle. The weight
of the vehicle must be on the tires and wheels before tightening the fasteners.
- Install the following components to the rear axle and to the vehicle
body:
• | The rear axle tie rod (2) |
- Lower the vehicle.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- With the weight of the vehicle on the tires and wheels, tighten the
bolts (1,3).
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 100 N·m (73.8 lb ft).