Tools Required

J 24319-01 Universal Steering Linkage Puller

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Front Suspension.



3. Remove the prevailing torque nut (2) from the outer tie rod assembly (1).



4. Loosen the jam nut (2) on the inner tie rod assembly (1).



5. Remove the outer tie rod assembly (2) from the steering knuckle (1) using the special tool J 24319-01.



6. Remove the outer tie rod assembly (3) from the inner tie rod assembly (1).

1. Connect the outer tie rod assembly (3) to the inner tie rod assembly (1).
2. Do not tighten the jam nut (2).



3. Connect the outer tie rod assembly (2) to the steering knuckle (1).



4. Connect the prevailing nut (2) to the outer tie rod assembly (1).

Tighten
Tighten the prevailing torque nut (2) to 30 N·m (22 lb ft). Tighten the prevailing torque nut (2) an additional 120 degrees of rotation.




5. Tighten the jam nut (2) against the outer tie rod assembly (3).

Tighten
Tighten the jam nut against the outer tie rod to 68 N·m (50 lb ft).

6. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Front Suspension.
7. Lower the vehicle.
8. Perform a front end alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Measurement in Wheel Alignment.