Tools Required

J 24319-01 J 24319-01 Universal Steering Linkage Puller

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



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



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



4. 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 (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 torque nut (2) to the outer tie rod stud (1).

Tighten
Tighten the prevailing torque nut (2) to 25 N·m (18 lb ft). Tighten the prevailing torque nut (2) an additional 180 degrees of rotation.

5. Tighten the jam nut against the outer tie rod.

Tighten
Tighten the jam nut to 68 N·m (50 lb ft).