Tie Rod End: Service and Repair

Outer Tie Rod Removal and Installation

Tools Required:
KM-507-B Ball Joint Remover

Removal
1. Remove the wheel.
2. Mark the threads on the inner tie rod to aid in repositioning the adjusting nut.
3. Remove the outer tie rod nut and disconnect the outer tie rod from the steering knuckle using the ball joint remover KM-507-B.





4. Loosen the outer tie rod adjusting nut and remove the outer tie rod by twisting it off the inner tie rod.





Installation
1. Reposition the adjusting nut to the marks on the inner tie rod.
2. Install the outer tie rod by twisting it onto the inner tie rod.





3. Connect the outer tie rod to the steering knuckle.
4. Perform a front toe adjustment.
5. Tighten the adjusting nut.
Tighten:
Tighten the outer tie rod adjusting nut to 64 Nm (47 ft. lbs.).
6. Install the outer tie rod nut.
Tighten:
Tighten the outer tie rod nut to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.).
7. Install the wheel.