Outer Tie Rod

- TOOLS REQUIRED
- SA91100C Tie Rod Separator
- J44015 Steering Linkage Installer

REMOVAL

CAUTION: MAKE SURE VEHICLE IS PROPERLY SUPPORTED AND SQUARELY POSITIONED ON HOIST. TO HELP AVOID PERSONAL INJURY, PROVIDE SUPPORT TO THE OPPOSITE END OF THE VEHICLE THAT COMPONENTS WILL BE REMOVED FROM.





1. Raise vehicle on hoist.
2. Remove wheel and tire assembly.
3. Loosen outer tie rod to inner tie rod jam nut.





4. Remove tie rod end torque prevailing nut and discard.

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 tie rod end from steering knuckle.
6. Unthread outer tie rod from inner tie rod and remove from vehicle.

INSTALLATION





1. Thread outer tie rod onto inner tie rod.

IMPORTANT: The tie rod ends must be thoroughly cleaned before installing and tightening.





2. Install tie rod end into steering knuckle.
3. Using linkage installer J44015 (or equivalent) seat the tie rod end into the knuckle and tighten.
Torque: 45 Nm (35 ft. lbs.)

NOTICE: Use new nut; torque retention of old nut may not be sufficient.

4. Remove linkage installer and install new tie rod end nut and tighten.
Torque: 60 Nm (45 ft. lbs.)





5. Hand tighten inner tie rod-to-outer tie rod jam nut.

NOTICE: Before installing wheels, remove rust or corrosion from wheel mounting surfaces and brake rotors. Failure to do so can cause wheel bolts to loosen in service.

6. Install wheel and tire assemblies.
7. Install wheel bolts and tighten in a crisscross pattern. Repeat tightening to make sure torque is correct.
Torque: 125 Nm (92 ft. lbs.)
8. Set toe. (Refer to "Wheel Alignment".)