Installation Procedure

Important: 

• If the tie rod ends were removed, lubricate the tie rod ends with chassis lubricant.
• Ensure that the number of threads on both the inner and the outer tie rod ends are equal within three threads.

1. Connect the tie rod ends to the adjuster tube.
2. Install the inner tie rod ball stud to the relay rod.

   Ensure that the seal is on the stud.

   NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
3. Seat the taper using J 29193  or J 29194  .

   Tighten 

   Tighten J 29193  or J 29194  to 54 N.m (40 lb ft).

   Fig 1: Connecting Tie Rod Ends (4WD)

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4. Remove J 29193  or J 29194  from the inner tie rod ball stud.
5. Install the new nut to the inner tie rod ball stud.

   Tighten 

   Tighten the inner tie rod ball stud nut to 47 N.m (35 lb ft).

6. Install the outer tie rod ball stud to the steering knuckle.

   Ensure that the seal is on the stud.

   Fig 2: Installing Outer Tie Rod Ball Stud (4WD)

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7. Seat the taper using J 29193  or J 29194  .

   Tighten 

   Tighten J 29193  or J 29194  to 54 N.m (40 lb ft).

8. Remove J 29193  or J 29194  from the outer tie rod ball stud.
9. Install the nut to the outer tie rod ball stud.

   Tighten 

   Tighten the outer tie rod ball stud nut to 53 N.m (39 lb ft).

   Important:  Do not back the nut off in order to align the cotter pin hole. Advance the nut in order to align the nut slot with the cotter pin hole.

10. Install the new cotter pin to outer tie rod nut.
11. Spread the cotter pin ends.
12. Lower the vehicle.
13. Adjust the front toe. Refer to FRONT TOE ADJUSTMENT .
    Fig 3: Seating Taper Using J 29193 Or J 29194 (4WD)

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14. Position the two clamps (2) between the locating dimples (1) at either end of the adjuster tube.
    Fig 4: Positioning Clamps Between Locating Dimples (4WD)

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15. The clamps must be positioned within the correct angular travel, as shown.
16. Ensure that the clamp slot (2) is not aligned with the adjuster tube slot (1).
17. Maintain the position of each tie rod end as the clamps are tightened in order to ensure free movement of each joint.
    Fig 5: Ensuring Clamp Angular Travel & Clamp Slot Positions (4WD)

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18. When clamps are tightened to specifications, the ends may touch.
19. Install the adjuster tube clamp bolts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the adjuster tube clamp bolts to 21 N.m (16 lb ft).

    Fig 6: View Of Tightened Clamps (4WD)

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