Outer Tie Rod

OUTER TIE ROD

- TOOLS REQUIRED
- J44015 Steering Linkage Installer
- SA91100C Tie Rod Separator
- SA9140E Torque Angle Gauge

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 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 SA91100C (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. Seat tie rod end into steering knuckle by using Steering Linkage Installer J44015 (or equivalent).
Torque: Tie Rod Linkage Installer: 45 Nm (33 ft. lbs.)

IMPORTANT: This procedure requires Torque Angle Gauge SA9140E (or equivalent).





3. Remove linkage installer and install new tie rod end nut.
Torque: Tie Rod-to-Steering Knuckle Nut: 25 Nm (19 ft. lbs.) + 134°





4. Hand tighten 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.





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