Tie-Rod End Removal and Installation

Precautions: Precautions for Steering Wheel and Column · Precautions for Steering · General safety (00)

Reference: Tie-Rod End Boot On-Vehicle Inspection

Reference: Steering Gear Case Assembly Components

Removal

1)Hoist vehicle, and then remove front wheel.

2)Remove clip (1), and loosen tie-rod end nut (2) up to end off the stud as shown.

3)Disconnect tie-rod end (1) from steering knuckle (2) using ball joint remover (3).

CAUTION:

When tie-rod end is disconnected, ball joint remover may fall off and cause personal injury.

Suspend the ball joint remover from the vehicle body using a rope to prevent the remover from falling off.

4)Remove tie-rod end nut.

5)To facilitate adjustment after installation, make mark (1) of tie-rod end lock nut (2) position on tie-rod end thread. Then, loosen lock nut and remove tie-rod end (3) from tie-rod (4).

Installation

Reference: Tie-Rod End Inspection

1)Install tie-rod end lock nut (2) and tie-rod end (3) to tie-rod (4). Align lock nut with mark (1) on tie-rod thread.

2)Connect tie-rod end to steering knuckle. Tighten new tie-rod end nut (1) to specified torque.

Tightening torque

Tie-rod end nut (a): 45 N·m (4.6 kgf-m, 33.5 lbf-ft)

3)Install new clip (2).

4)Install front wheel.

5)Check for toe.

6)Check that toe is as specified, and tighten tie-rod end lock nut to specified torque.

Tightening torque

Tie-rod end lock nut: 45 N·m (4.6 kgf-m, 33.5 lbf-ft)