Special Tools

J-6627-A Tie Rod Puller

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
2. Remove the front tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
3. Remove the cotter pin from the tie rod end ball stud.



4. Loosen the tie rod end nut (1).
5. Use the J-6627-A Puller , or equivalent, in order to separate the tie rod end from the knuckle.
6. Remove the tie rod end nut.



7. Use paint in order to place match marks (2, 4) on the following components:

•	The inner tie rod (1)

•	The lock nut (3)

•	The tie rod end (5)

8. Loosen the lock nut.
9. Remove the tie rod end from the inner tie rod.

1. Install the tie rod end (5) to the inner tie rod (1). Align the tie rod end with the match marks (2, 4). Do not tighten the lock nut (3).
2. Install the tie rod end to the steering knuckle.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

3. Install the tie rod end nut to the tie rod end. Tighten the nut to 49 N·m (36 lb ft).
4. Align the cotter pin slot by tightening the outer tie rod nut up to an additional 60 degrees. Do not loosen the nut in order to insert the cotter pin.
5. Install the cotter pin into the hole in the tie rod end stud.
6. Install the front tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
7. Measure the wheel alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Measurement.
8. Adjust the front toe and tighten the lock nut. Refer to Front Toe Adjustment.
9. Verify the steering gear boot is not twisted.
10. Lower the vehicle.