Tie Rod: Service and Repair

Use the following procedure to replace a worn or damaged front wheel spindle tie rod adjusting sleeve.

NOTE: Do not tighten the clamp bolts until after setting toe.

REMOVAL
1. Remove the tie rod end and front wheel spindle tie rod adjusting sleeve.
2. Remove the tie rod end from the front wheel spindle tie rod adjusting sleeve, counting the number of turns required to do so.
3. Screw the tie rod end assembly into the new front wheel spindle tie rod adjusting sleeve using the same number of turns required for removal. Both the inner and outer tie rod end should be threaded equally into the front wheel spindle tie rod adjusting sleeve.

INSTALLATION
1. Position the tie rod end assembly on the steering sector shaft arm drag link and front wheel spindle. Install the retaining nut. Tighten to 47-63 Nm (35-46 ft. lbs.). Continue to tighten nut to align its next castellation with the cotter pin hole in the stud. Install a new cotter pin.
2. Check toe and adjust if necessary. Loosen the clamps from the front wheel spindle tie rod adjusting sleeve, and oil the front wheel spindle tie rod adjusting sleeve, clamps, bolts and nuts. Position the clamps. Tighten the clamp nuts to 27-29 Nm (20-21 ft. lbs.).