Tools Required
• | J 24319-B Steering Linkage
and Tie Rod Puller |
Removal Procedure
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
in General Information.
- Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
in Tires and Wheels.
- 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.
- Disconnect the outer tie rod from the steering knuckle using J 24319-B
.
- Loosen the jam nut and remove the outer tie rod from the inner tie rod.
Discard the jam nut.
- Clean the tapered surface of the steering knuckle.
Installation Procedure
- Lubricate the inner tie rod threads with a suitable chassis lubricant
before installing the outer tie rod .
- Install the new jam nut to the outer tie rod.
- Install the outer tie rod to the inner tie rod.
- Install
the outer tie rod to the steering knuckle.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- 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. |
- Install the tire and wheel. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
in Tires and Wheels.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Adjust the front toe. Refer to
Front Toe Adjustment
in Wheel Alignment.