TIE ROD END
REMOVAL - OUTER TIE ROD END
NOTE: Do not twist the boot anytime during removal or installation.
1. Loosen the jam nut (3).
2. Remove the outer tie rod end (2) nut (1) from the ball stud.
3. Separate the outer tie rod end (3) from the knuckle with Remover 8677 Puller (5).
4. Unthread the outer tie rod end (3) from the inner tie rod (1). Count the number of turns when removing the tie rod end, This will give a good starting point when reassembiling and toe adjustment.
INSTALLATION - OUTER TIE ROD END
NOTE: Do not twist the boot at anytime during removal or installation.
NOTE: Make sure jam nut (3) is installed on inner tie rod end (4) before the outer tie rod end (2) is installed.
1. Thread the outer tie rod end (2) onto the inner tie rod (4), to it's original position.
2. Install the outer tie rod end into the steering knuckle (5) Tighten to 95 N·m (70 ft.lbs.).
3. Set wheel toe pattern, (Refer to 2 - SUSPENSION/WHEEL ALIGNMENT - STANDARD PROCEDURE) .
4. Tighten jam nut (3) to 75 N·m (55 ft. lbs.).