Tie Rod End: Service and Repair

Rear Wheel Steering Tie Rod End Replacement - Outer

^ Tools Required
- J 24319-B Universal Steering Linkage Puller

Removal Procedure

1. Notice: Refer to Rear Wheel Steering Lifting and Jacking Notice in Service Precautions.

Raise the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the tire and wheel.





3. Remove the tie rod bracket (2) retaining bolts (1) from the steering knuckle.





4. Loosen the tie rod jam nut (1).
5. Remove the nut retaining the outer tie rod end to the steering knuckle.





6. Using the J 24319-B (1), remove the outer tie rod end from the steering knuckle.
7. Remove the outer tie rod end from the inner tie rod.

Installation Procedure
1. Install the outer tie rod end to the inner tie rod.
2. Install the outer tie rod end to the steering knuckle.

3. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Install the outer tie rod end retaining nut to the steering knuckle.
^ Tighten the nut to 55 Nm (40 ft. lbs.).





4. Install the outer tie rod end retaining bracket (2).
^ Tighten the retaining bolts to 65 Nm (48 ft. lbs.).
5. Install the tire and wheel.
6. Perform a four wheel alignment.