Tie Rod Ends

Removal and installation

PROCEDURE

1. Raise the front of the vehicle and support it on stands.

2. Remove the wheel.

3. Remove the cotter pin and loosen the tie rod nut, press out the ball joint stud, then remove the nut.

4. Loosen the tie rod locknut.

5. Unscrew the tie rod end, counting the number of turns, or mark its original position (indicated by arrow).

6. Clean the threads of the tie rod and the tie rod end.

7. Replace the tie rod end if the boot is damaged, the ball stud has noticeable play, the stud binds in the joint, or the end threads are damaged.

8. Screw the tie rod end on by the counted number of turns.

9. Clean the tapered portion of the ball stud and connect the tie rod end to the steering knuckle.

10. Tighten the nut to the specified torque.

11. Turn the nut until its slots align with the hole in the stud, then install a new cotter pin.

12. Install the wheel and lower the vehicle.

13. Check the front wheel alignment and tighten the lock nut.