Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement

Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement

Tools Required

J-42188-B .


Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to Safety Glasses Caution (Safety Glasses Warning) .
Caution: Refer to Vehicle Lifting Caution (Service Precautions) .
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair) .
2. Remove the front wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair) .





Important: Make reference markings on the tie rod end lock nut (2) and the tie rod end (3) before loosening the tie rod end lock nut (2).



Important: Measure the distance of the thread (A) in relation to the tie rod end lock nut (2) before loosening the tie rod end lock nut (2).


3. Make a reference mark (5) parallel to the tie rod end lock nut (2) and the tie rod end (3).
4. Measure and make a note of the distance of the thread (A) in relation to the tie rod end lock nut (2).
5. Loosen the tie rod end lock nut (2) half a turn.




6. Loosen the tie rod end to steering knuckle retaining nut (1) about two turns.




7. Using J-42188-B (1) disconnect the tie rod end (3) from the steering knuckle (2).




8. Remove and discard the tie rod end to steering knuckle retaining nut (1).
9. Separate the tie rod end (3) from the steering knuckle (2).
10. Repeat steps 7 to 11 on the opposite side of the vehicle.




11. Remove the tie rod end (2) from the steering gear assembly (1).



Installation Procedure





1. Install the tie rod end (2) to the steering gear assembly (1).





Important: To minimise the wheel alignment procedure the tie rod end (3) must be installed the distance (X) as was noted in the removal procedure.



Important: To minimise the wheel alignment procedure align the reference mark (5) on the tie rod end (3) and the reference mark (5) on the tie rod end lock nut (2).



Important: The tie rod end lock nut (2) is not to be fully tightened at this stage.


2. Connect the tie rod end (3) to the steering gear assembly (1)
3. Connect the tie rod end (3) to the steering knuckle (4).
4. Install the NEW tie rod end to steering knuckle retaining nut (5).

Tighten the nut to 70 N.m (52 lb ft).

5. Install the front wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair) Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
6. Lower the vehicle.
7. Bounce the vehicle several times to settle the suspension.
8. Check and adjust the wheel alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Measurement (Service and Repair) in Wheel Alignment.




9. Tighten the tie rod end lock nut (1).

Tighten the nut to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).