Removal and Installation

Tie-Rod End Removal and Installation

Tie-Rod End Boot Check:Hydraulic Type

Removal

1) Hoist vehicle and then remove wheel referring to Removal and Replacement Wheel (with Tire) Removal and Installation.
2) Remove cotter pin (2) and tie-rod end nut (1) from steering knuckle.





3) Disconnect tie-rod end (1) from knuckle (2) using puller (3).





4) For ease of adjustment after installation, make marking (1) of tie-rod end lock nut (2) position on tie-rod end thread. Then, loosen lock nut and remove tie-rod end (3) from tie-rod (4).






Installation

Tie-Rod End Ball Joint Inspection:Hydraulic Type
1) Install tie-rod end lock nut (1) and tie-rod end (2) to tie-rod (3). Align lock nut with mark (4) on tie-rod thread.





2) Connect tie-rod end to knuckle. Tighten tie-rod end nut (1) to specified torque.
3) Bend new cotter pin (2).

NOTE:
- After tightening tie-rod end nut to specified torque, match nut slot by minimum tightening with hole of tie-rod end for insertion of cotter pin (rotation angle 60° max).
- Insert cotter pin fully as shown in figure. (Long arm should be upper side.) After inserting cotter pin, bend cotter pin as shown in figure.

Tightening torque
Tie-rod end nut (a): 45 Nm (4.5 kgf-m, 32.5 lbf-ft)





4) Set tie-rod end initial position referring to Initial Position Setting Tie-Rod End Initial Position Setting:Hydraulic Type.
5) Inspect for proper toe referring to Front Wheel Alignment Inspection and Adjustment Front Wheel Alignment Inspection and Adjustment.
6) After confirming proper toe, tighten tie-rod end lock nut to specified torque.

Tightening torque
Tie-rod end lock nut (a): 45 Nm (4.5 kgf-m, 32.5 lbf-ft)





7) Tighten wheel nuts to specified torque and lower hoist referring to Removal and Replacement Wheel (with Tire) Removal and Installation.