Tools Required

J 6627-A Wheel Stud Puller and Tie Rod Remover

NOTICE: Do not attempt to free the ball stud by using a pickle fork or a wedge-type tool. Seal or bushing damage could result. Use the proper tool in order to separate all the ball joints.




1. Remove the cotter pins and castellated nuts from the tie rod or steering link rod assemblies.
2. Remove the washer at the steering knuckle end of the steering link rod.



3. UsingJ 6627-A remove the outer ball studs from the steering knuckles.



4. Loosen the adjuster sleeve clamp bolts.
5. Remove the tie rod ends.
6. Count the number of turns needed to remove the tie rod ends from the adjuster tube.
7. Note the position of the adjuster tube and the direction from which the bolts are installed.

1. If the tie rod ends were removed, lubricate the threads with chassis lubricant.
2. Install the tie rod end to the tie rod or steering link rod.
3. Thread the tie rod end into the adjuster tube. Turn the tie rod the same number of turns that were counted in the removal procedure.



4. Install the outer ball stud to the steering knuckle.



5. Install the castellated nut to the ball stud.

Tighten
Tighten the castellated nut to 95 N·m (70 lb ft).

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

6. Advance the castellated nut to align the slot with the cotter pin hole. Do not back the nut off to align the cotter pin hole.
7. Install the washer at the steering knuckle end of the steering rod link.



8. Install a cotter pin after the castellated nut is tightened.
9. Adjust the toe-in. Refer to Toe-in in Wheel Alignment.

Tighten
Tighten the adjuster clamp bolt to 16 N·m (12 lb ft).