Tie Rod End: Service and Repair

Tools Required
- J 24319-B Universal Steering Linkage Puller

Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Wheels, Tires and Alignment.





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 (1) from the steering knuckle (2) using the special tool J 24319-B





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

Installation Procedure





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 torque nut (2) to the outer tie rod assembly (1).
Tighten the prevailing torque nut (2) to 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.). 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 the jam nut against the outer tire rod to 68 Nm (50 ft. lbs.).
6. Install tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Wheels, Tires and Alignment.
7. Lower the vehicle.
8. Perform a front end alignment. Refer to Measuring Wheel Alignment in Wheel Alignment.