Tools Required

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.



3. Remove the outer tie rod retaining nut.




Notice: Do not attempt to disconnect a steering linkage joint by driving a wedge between the joint and the attached part. Seal damage may result which will cause premature failure of the joint.

4. Disconnect the outer tie rod from the steering knuckle using J 24319-B .
5. Loosen the jam nut and remove the outer tie rod from the inner tie rod. Discard the jam nut.
6. Clean the tapered surface of the steering knuckle.

1. Lubricate the inner tie rod threads with a suitable chassis lubricant before installing the outer tie rod .
2. Install the new jam nut to the outer tie rod.
3. Install the outer tie rod to the inner tie rod.



4. Install the outer tie rod to the steering knuckle.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

5. Install the outer tie rod retaining nut.

Tighten

•	Tighten the outer tie rod retaining nut on the first pass to 45 N·m (33 lb ft).

•	Using the J 36660-A tighten the outer tie rod retaining nut on the second pass to 95 degrees.

6. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
7. Lower the vehicle.
8. Adjust the front toe. Refer to Front Toe Adjustment in Wheel Alignment.