Tie Rod End: Service and Repair

Rack and Pinion Outer Tie Rod End Replacement

Tools Required
^ J24319-B Tie Rod Separator

Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the tire and wheel.





3. Loosen the outer tie rod to inner tie rod jam nut.
4. Remove the outer tie rod to steering knuckle prevailing nut. Discard the nut.





5. Notice: Do not free the ball stud by using a pickle fork or a wedge-type tool. Damage to the seal or bushing may result.

Using the J24319-B, separate the tie rod from the steering knuckle.
6. Remove the outer tie rod from the inner tie rod.

Installation Procedure





1. Important: The threads of the inner tie rod must be clean and free of debris.

Install the outer tie rod to the inner tie rod.
2. Connect the outer tie rod to the steering knuckle.

3. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Important: Hold the ball stud from turning during installation of the prevailing nut.

Install a new torque prevailing nut to the tie rod ball stud.
Tighten the nut to 60 Nm (44 ft. lbs.).
4. Install the tire and wheel.
5. Set the front toe. Refer to Front Toe Adjustment.