Tools Required
Removal Procedure
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
in General Information.
- Remove the front tire assembly. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
in Tires and Wheels.
Important: Mark the location of the jam nut for installation.
- Loosen the tie rod inner jam nut.
Important: Hold the ball stud to prevent turning during removal of the nut.
- Remove the tie rod to knuckle nut. Discard the nut.
Notice: Do not free the ball stud by using a pickle fork or a wedge-type tool.
Damage to the seal or bushing may result.
- Use the
SA91100C
to separate the tie rod from the steering knuckle.
- Remove the outer tie rod from the inner tie rod.
Installation Procedure
- Install the outer tie rod to the inner tie rod.
- Connect the tie rod to the knuckle.
- Use the
J 44015
to seat the ball stud taper to 40 N·m (30 lb ft).
- Remove the
J 44015
.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- install a new tie rod retention nut.
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 25 N·m+90 degrees (18 lb ft)+90 degrees.
- Install the front tire assembly. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
in Tires and Wheels.
- Check the wheel alignment. Refer to
Wheel Alignment Measurement
in Wheel Alignment.