Removal Procedure
- Raise and support the vehicle on an alignment rack. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
.
- Remove the front tire and wheel assembly. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
.
- Mark the threads on the inner tie rod to aid in repositioning the adjusting nut.
- Remove the outer tie rod nut and disconnect the outer tie rod from the steering knuckle.
- Loosen the outer tie rod adjusting nut.
- Remove the outer tie rod from the inner tie rod.
Installation Procedure
- Reposition the adjusting nut to the marks on the inner tie rod.
- Install the outer tie rod onto the inner tie rod.
- Connect the outer tie rod to the steering knuckle.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Install the outer tie rod nut.
Tighten
Tighten the outer tie rod nut to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).
- Measure the wheel alignment. Refer to
Wheel Alignment Measurement
.
- Adjust the front toe if necessary. Refer to
Front Toe Adjustment
.
- Tighten the adjusting nut.
Tighten
Tighten the outer tie rod adjusting nut to 60 N·m (44 lb ft).
- Install the front tire and wheel assembly. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
.
- Lower the vehicle.