Tie Rod End: Service and Repair

Tie rod end, removing and installing

Removing
- Remove wheel





- Loosen and take out bolt -1-.
Tightening torque: 5 Nm
- Unfasten hex nut -5- and take out bolt -2-.
Always replace self-locking nut.
Tightening torque: 50 Nm

Note: Never widen slots in wheel bearing housing using a chisel or similar implement.

- Press tie rod downward.
- Loosen hex nut -3- and unbolt tie rod end.
Hex -4- at axial joint is designed to provide support.
Tightening torque: 40 Nm
- Remove grease from tie rod end and clamping hole at wheel bearing housing.

Installing
Install in reverse order of removal and note the following:
Perform wheel alignment following installation.
- Check wheel alignment.
- Tighten clamping nut -5- to 50 Nm.





- Tighten hex bolt -1- to 5 Nm.