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 Tires and Wheels.



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. Using the special tool J 24319-01 remove the outer tie rod assembly (2) from the steering knuckle (1).



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

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



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



4. Install 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. Visually inspect to ensure that 2½ - 4½ threads are visible past the nylon washer.




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

Tighten
Tighten the jam nut to 70 N·m (52 lb ft).

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