Outer Tie Rod

OUTER TIE ROD - ALL-WHEEL-DRIVE






CAUTION: When rotating inner tie rod, use care not to twist bellows at inner tie rod. Remove clamp (2) at inner tie rod and make sure bellows moves freely before rotating inner tie rod.

1. Thread outer tie rod (4) onto inner tie rod (3). Install outer tie rod same number of turns as when removed.





2. Install outer tie rod end (2) into steering knuckle (3). Install and tighten nut (1) to 35 Nm + 90° turn (26 ft. lbs. + 90° turn).





3. Install tire and wheel assemblies (1) . Tires And Wheels - Installation
4. Lower vehicle.
5. Perform wheel alignment setting toe to specifications Wheel Alignment Procedures.





6. Tighten tie rod jam nut (1) to 75 Nm (55 ft. lbs.).