Inner

Special Tool(s):

Removal

NOTE: Replace the steering tie rod if the ball stud is loose in the steering control ball stud socket or the rod is bent. Replace the front suspension steering ball stud dust seal if any nicks, cuts or tears are present. Do not attempt to straighten a bent rod.

1. Position the wheels in the straight-ahead position. Raise and support the vehicle.





2. Remove the tie rod end castellated nut.
1. Remove the cotter pin.
2. Remove the nut.





3. Using the Pitman Arm Puller, remove the ball stud from the steering sector shaft arm drag link.





4. Remove the tie rod.
1. Loosen the bolts on the tie rod adjusting sleeve clamp.
2. Count and record the number of turns required to remove the tie rod end from the tie rod adjusting sleeve clamp.

Installation





1. NOTE: The two bolts and nuts on the tie rod adjusting sleeve clamp for the tie rod end must be positioned within a limit of 45 degrees (�). The threaded ends of the bolts on the left tie rod end point toward the front of the vehicle. The threaded ends of the bolts on the right tie rod end face rearward.

Install the tie rod end.
1. Turn the tie rod end into the tie rod adjusting sleeve clamp with the same number of turns as required for removal.
2. Tighten the tie rod end adjusting sleeve clamp bolts.





2. NOTE: Make sure the ball stud is seated in the taper, to prevent rotation while tightening.

Install the castle nut and a new cotter pin.
3. Check toe-in. Check clear vision.