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Tools Required

SA91100C Tie Rod Separator

Removal Procedure

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the front wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .

  3. Object Number: 854976  Size: SH
  4. Loosen the outer tie rod to inner tie rod jam nut.

  5. Object Number: 854972  Size: SH
  6. Remove the tie rod to steering knuckle nut and discard.

  7. Object Number: 854983  Size: SH
  8. Use the SA91100C to separate the outer tie rod from the steering knuckle.

  9. Object Number: 854987  Size: SH
  10. Remove the outer tie rod from the inner tie rod. Record the number of turns used in removal to aid in the installation.
  11. Remove the outer to inner tie rod jam nut and discard.

Installation Procedure

  1. Thoroughly clean the inner tie rod threads.

  2. Object Number: 854976  Size: SH
  3. Install a new outer to inner tie rod jam nut.

  4. Object Number: 854987  Size: SH
  5. Thread the outer tie rod onto the inner tie rod using the previously recorded thread count.

  6. Object Number: 854972  Size: SH
  7. Install the outer tie rod to the steering knuckle.
  8. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  9. Install a new outer tie rod nut.
  10. Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 25 N·m plus 90 degrees (18 lb ft) plus 90 degrees.

  11. Install the front wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  12. Set the toe. Refer to Front Toe Adjustment .