Outer Tie Rod End
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- If it is not already installed, install the jam nut on the inner tie rod threads.
- Thread the outer tie rod (5) onto the inner tie rod approximately the same amount of revolutions as the original was installed.
- Thread the jam nut down the inner tie rod far enough to hold the outer tie rod. Do not tighten the jam nut at this time.
- Install the outer tie rod ball stud into the hole in the knuckle (3) arm. Start a NEW tie rod mounting nut (4) on 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 40 N.m (30 ft. lbs.).
- Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to INSTALLATION .
- Lower the vehicle.
- Adjust the front wheel toe setting. Refer to FRONT SUSPENSION & WHEEL ALIGNMENT - 500 - ELECTRIC .
- Tighten the tie rod jam nut to 34 N.m (25 ft. lbs.) once wheel toe is set.