Tie Rod Replacement

- Tools Required
- J 6627-A Wheel Stud Remover
- J 29193 Steering Linkage Installer (12 mm)

REMOVAL PROCEDURE





1. Raise the vehicle.
2. Suitably support the vehicle with jack stands.
3. Remove the nut (16) from the outer tie rod ball stud (14).
Do NOT reuse the nut.
4. Use the J 6627-A in order to remove the outer tie rod ball stud from the steering knuckle (15).
5. Remove the nut (12) from the inner tie rod ball stud.
Do NOT reuse the nut.
6. Use the J 6627-A in order to remove the inner tie rod ball stud from the relay rod (10).
7. Remove the tie rod ends from the adjuster tube.
7.1. Loosen the clamp nuts.
7.2. Spread the clamps.
7.3. Unscrew the tie rods.
8. Inspect the following components:
8.1. The tie rod ends for damage.
8.2. The tie rod end seals for excessive wear.
8.3. The ball stud threads for damage.
8.4. The adjuster tubes for bending or damaged threads.
9. Clean the tapered surfaces.
10. Clean the threads on the ball stud and in the ball stud nut.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE





1. If the tie rod end was removed, lubricate the tie rod threads with chassis lubricant.
2. Install the tie rod end to the adjuster tube.
3. The number of threads on both the inner and the outer rod ends must be equal within three threads.
4. Install the inner tie rod ball studs to the relay rod. The seal must be on the stud.
- Tighten the inner tie rod ball stud to 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.) in order to seat the tapers.
Use the J29193 in order to install the inner tie rod ball stud.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

5. Install the new prevailing torque nut to the inner tie rod ball stud.
- Tighten the new prevailing torque nut to 62 Nm (46 ft. lbs.).
6. Install the outer tie rod ball studs to the steering knuckle (15).
- Tighten the outer tie rod ball stud to 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.) in order to seat the tapers.
Use the J 29193 in order to install the outer tie rod ball stud.
7. Install the new prevailing torque nut to the outer rod ball studs.
- Tighten the new prevailing torque nut to 62 Nm (46 ft. lbs.).
8. Adjust the front toe.