TIE-ROD END REPLACEMENT

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Special Service Tool (SST)

49 T028 3A0   Ball joint puller set

Replacement Part

1.  Remove the wheel and tire. (See WHEEL AND TIRE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

2.  Remove the snap pin from the tie-rod end.

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3.  Loosen the tie-rod end locknut.

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4.  Detach the tie-rod end from the steering knuckle using the SST.

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5.  Remove the locknut from the tie-rod end.

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6.  Place alignment marks as shown in the figure for proper installation.

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7.  Remove the tie-rod end.

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8.  Place alignment marks on the new tie-rod end in the same positions as the removed tie-rod end.

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9.  Place alignment marks as shown in the figure for proper installation.

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•  If there are no alignment marks, go to the following procedure.

10.  Adjust dimension A shown in the figure to the standard, then assemble the tie-rod end.

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11.  Install the tie-rod end to the steering knuckle.

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12.  Install a new snap pin to the tie-rod end.

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13.  Install the wheel and tire. (See WHEEL AND TIRE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

14.  Verify that A and B shown in the figure are parallel while the vehicle is on the ground.

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Caution

•  Install the tie-rod end to the correct position. Otherwise, it could cause cracks on the tie-rod end boot.

•  If the installation position is not correct, perform the adjustment using the following procedure.

1.  Adjust the tie-rod end by rotating it so that it is at the correct position.

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15.  After installation, inspect the front wheel alignment and adjust it if necessary. (See FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT.)