Tools Required

Important: Do not free the ball stud by using a pickle fork or a wedge type tool. Damage to the seal or bushing may result.

1. Raise the vehicle. Support the vehicle with suitable safety stands.



2. Remove the nut (1) retaining the outer or inner tie rod to the vehicle.



3. Use the J 24319-B in order to remove the inner or outer tie rod from the vehicle.



4. Loosen the nuts and bolts (2) retaining the adjuster tube to the tie rods.
5. Mark the location of the adjuster tube before removal.
6. Turn the adjuster tube to remove it from the inner or outer tie rod end.
7. Remove the adjuster tube from the vehicle.

1. Place the adjuster tube at the marks made prior to removal.



2. Install the tie rod ends to the adjuster tube (1).

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.




3. Install the inner or outer tie rod end.

Ensure that the seal is on the stud.

Tighten
Use the J 29193 or the J 29194 tighten the ball stud to 54 N·m (40 lb ft) in order to seat the tapers.

4. Remove the tool.
5. Install a new torque prevailing nut to the tie rod end ball stud.

Tighten
Tighten the nut to 47 N·m (35 lb ft).

6. Adjust the toe as needed. Refer to Front Toe Adjustment in Wheel Alignment.



7. Adjust the adjuster tube clamp bolts before tightening the clamp bolts, ensure that the following conditions occur:

•	Position the clamp between the locating dimples at either end of the adjuster tube.

•	Position the clamps within the angular travel (4).

•	Make sure the slot in the sleeve is not positioned within the clamp opening.

•	Maintain the position of each tie rod end while you tighten the clamps.

•	The clamp ends may touch when the nuts are tightened to specification.

Tighten
Tighten the adjuster clamp bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

8. Remove the safety stands.
9. Lower the vehicle.