Tie Rod-Outer: Installation

Fig 1: Outer Tie Rod

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1 - INNER TIE ROD

2 - OUTER TIE ROD JAM NUT

3 - STEERING KNUCKLE

4 - OUTER TIE ROD END

5 - COLLAR

6 - INNER TIE ROD SERRATION

If it is not already installed, install the jam nut (2) on the inner tie rod threads (1).
NOTE: Be sure the collar (5) is installed on the inner tie rod with the flat end of the collar against the jam nut and the open end of the collar facing the outer tie rod (4).
If it is not already installed, install the collar (5) on the inner tie rod (1).
Thread the outer tie rod (4) onto the inner tie rod (1) approximately the same amount of revolutions as the original was installed.
Position the collar (5) around the end of the outer tie rod (4).
Thread the jam nut (2) down the inner tie rod far enough to hold the collar in place on the outer tie rod. Do not tighten the jam nut at this time.

Fig 2: TIE ROD ATTACHMENT AT KNUCKLE
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Place the tie rod heat shield (4) on the knuckle arm (3) so that the shield is positioned straight away from the steering gear and tie rod end once installed. Align the hole in the shield with the tie rod end mounting hole.
Install the outer tie rod (1) ball stud into the hole in the knuckle arm (3). Start the tie rod mounting nut (2) onto the stud. While holding the tie rod end stud with a wrench, tighten the nut with a wrench or crowfoot wrench. Tighten the nut to 55 N.m (40 ft. lbs.).

Fig 3: Tire And Wheel Mounting Method
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Install the tire and wheel assembly (1) (Refer to TIRES/WHEELS - INSTALLATION) . Install and tighten wheel mounting nuts (3) to 135 N.m (100 ft. lbs.).
Lower the vehicle.
Adjust the front wheel toe setting. (Refer to SUSPENSION/WHEEL ALIGNMENT - STANDARD PROCEDURE) .
Tighten the tie rod jam nut to 75 N.m (55 ft. lbs.) once wheel toe is set.