Tie Rod End: Service and Repair

Rack and Pinion Outer Tie Rod End Replacement

Removal Procedure

Tools Required

J 6627-A Tie Rod Puller

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service Intervals).
2. Remove the front tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair).
3. Remove the cotter pin from the outer tie rod nut.
4. Remove the outer tie rod nut.
5. Use the J 6627-A , or equivalent, in order to separate the outer tie rod from the knuckle.




6. Use paint in order to place matchmarks (2, 4) on the following components:

* The inner tie rod (1)
* The lock nut (3)
* The outer tie rod (5)

7. Loosen the lock nut.
8. Remove the outer tie rod from the inner tie rod.



Installation Procedure





1. Install the outer tie rod (5) to the inner tie rod (1). Align the outer tie rod with the matchmarks (2, 4). Do not tighten the lock nut (3).
2. Install the outer tie rod to the steering knuckle.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice).

3. Install the outer tie rod nut to the outer tie rod.

Tighten the outer tie rod nut to 49 N.m (36.1 lb ft). Align the cotter pin slot by tightening the outer tie rod nut up to 1/6 additional turn, or 70 N.m (52 lb ft) maximum. Do not loosen the nut in order to insert the cotter pin.

4. Install the cotter pin into the hole in the tie rod stud.
5. Install the front tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair).
6. Adjust the front toe. Refer to Front Toe Adjustment (Service and Repair).

Tighten the lock nut against the outer tie rod to 74 N.m (54.6 lb ft).

7. Verify the steering gear boot is not twisted.
8. Lower the vehicle.