Outer Tie Rod

REMOVAL

CAUTION: MAKE SURE VEHICLE IS PROPERLY SUPPORTED AND SQUARELY POSITIONED ON HOIST. TO HELP AVOID PERSONAL INJURY, PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SUPPORT TO THE OPPOSITE END OF THE VEHICLE THAT COMPONENTS WILL BE REMOVED FROM.





1. Raise vehicle on hoist.
2. Remove wheel and tire.
3. Remove tie rod end-to-knuckle nut and discard.
4. Loosen outer tie rod-to-inner tie rod lock nut.

NOTICE: Do not attempt to separate the joint using a wedge-type tool because the seal may be damaged.

5. Using Tie Rod Separator SA911OOC (or equivalent), separate outer tie rod from steering knuckle.
6. Unthread outer tie rod from inner tie rod and remove from vehicle.

INSTALLATION

IMPORTANT: Tie rod end threads must be thoroughly cleaned before tightening nut. Do not lubricate any portion of the stud.





1. Thread outer tie rod onto inner tie rod.

IMPORTANT: Use new nut, torque retention of old nut may not be sufficient.

2. Install tie rod end into steering knuckle.
Torque: 55 Nm (41 ft. lbs.)





3. Use linkage installer J44015 (or equivalent) to seat tie rod end into knuckle.
Torque: 45 Nm (33 ft. lbs.)
4. Remove linkage installer and install new tie rod end nut.








5. Hand tighten inner tie rod-to-outer tie rod lock nut.

NOTICE: Before installing wheels, remove rust or corrosion from wheel mounting surfaces and brake rotors/drums. Failure to do so can cause wheel nuts to loosen in service.

6. Position wheel onto hub.
7. Install wheel nuts and tighten in a crisscross pattern. Repeat tightening pattern to make sure torque is correct.
Torque: 140 Nm (103 ft. lbs.)
8. Set toe.