Outer Adjustment Link Replacement

Removal Procedure

- Tools Required
- J6627-A Tie Rod/Wheel Stud Puller
- J42089 Steering Linkage Installer

Caution: To help avoid personal injury when a vehicle is on a hoist, provide additional support for the vehicle at the opposite end from which components are being removed. This will reduce the possibility of the vehicle falling off the hoist

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.





2. Remove the outer tie rod nut from the lower control arm.
3. Use the J6627-A Tie Rod/Wheel Stud Puller to remove the outer tie rod from the rear lower control arm.
4. Loosen the rear tie rod adjuster nut to allow for outer tie rod removal.

Important: Count the turns required for removal of the tie rod for re-assembly purposes.

5. Remove the outer tie rod from the adjuster.

Installation Procedure

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.





1. Thread the outer tie rod to the adjuster the same number of turn as was required during the removal.
- Tighten the rear tie rod adjuster nut to 15 Nm(11 ft. lbs.).
2. Install the outer tie rod to the rear lower control arm.
3. Install the J42089 Steering Linkage Installer to the tie rod ball stud.
- Tighten the J42089 Steering Linkage Installer to 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.) to allow the ball stud taper to seat.
4. Remove the J42089 Steering Linkage Installer from the tie rod ball stud.

Important: Use a new self-locking tie rod nut.

5. Install the outer tie rod nut to the rear lower control arm.
- Tighten the outer tie rod nut to 60 Nm (44 ft. lbs.).
6. Lower the vehicle.
7. Adjust the rear toe to specification. Refer to Rear Toe Adjustment.