Tools Required

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
2. 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.

3. Loosen the tie rod inner jam nut.




Important: Hold the ball stud to prevent turning during removal of the nut.

4. 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.

5. Use the SA91100C to separate the tie rod from the steering knuckle.



6. Remove the outer tie rod from the inner tie rod.

1. Install the outer tie rod to the inner tie rod.



2. Connect the tie rod to the knuckle.
3. Use the J 44015 to seat the ball stud taper to 40 N·m (30 lb ft).
4. Remove the J 44015 .

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.




5. install a new tie rod retention nut.

Tighten
Tighten the nut to 25 N·m+90 degrees (18 lb ft)+90 degrees.

6. Install the front tire assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
7. Check the wheel alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Measurement in Wheel Alignment.