Tie Rod End: Service and Repair

OUTER TIE ROD
Tools Required
KM-507-B Ball Joint Remover

Removal Procedure
1. Remove the wheel.
2. Mark the threads on the inner tie rod to aid in repositioning the adjusting nut.





3. Remove the outer tie rod nut and disconnect the outer tie rod from the steering knuckle using the ball joint remover KM-507-B.





4. Loosen the outer tie rod adjusting nut and remove the outer tie rod by twisting it off the inner tie rod.

Installation Procedure





1. Reposition the adjusting nut to the marks on the inner tie rod.





2. Install the outer tie rod by twisting it onto the inner tie rod.





3. Connect the outer tie rod to the steering knuckle.
4. Perform a front toe adjustment.
5. Tighten the adjusting nut.
Tighten
Tighten the outer tie rod adjusting nut to 22 Nm (16 ft. lbs.).





6. Install the outer tie rod nut.
Tighten
Tighten the outer tie rod nut to 60 Nm (44 ft. lbs.).
7. Install the wheel.