INSTALLATION
OUTER TIE ROD END
1. If it is not already installed, install the jam nut (5) on the inner tie rod threads.
2. Thread the outer tie rod (4) onto the inner tie rod approximately the same amount of revolutions as the original was installed.
3. Thread the jam nut (5) down the inner tie rod far enough to hold the outer tie rod. Do not tighten the jam nut at this time.
4. Install the outer tie rod ball stud into the hole in the knuckle arm (3). Start a NEW tie rod mounting nut (2) onto the stud. While holding the tie rod end stud with a wrench, tighten the nut with a wrench or crowfoot wrench. Tighten the nut to 132 N·m (97 ft. lbs.).
5. Install the tire and wheel assembly (1) (Refer to 22 - TIRES/WHEELS - INSTALLATION). Install and tighten wheel mounting nuts (3) to 135 N·m (100 ft. lbs.).
6. Lower the vehicle.
7. Adjust the front wheel toe setting. (Refer to 2 - SUSPENSION/WHEEL ALIGNMENT - STANDARD PROCEDURE).
8. Tighten the tie rod jam nut to 75 N·m (55 ft. lbs.) once wheel toe is set.