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STANDARD PROCEDURE - STEERING
LINKAGE............................16TIE ROD END
REMOVAL.............................16
INSTALLATION.........................16
LINKAGE
STANDARD PROCEDURE - STEERING LINKAGE
The tie rod end and ball stud seals should be
inspected during all oil changes. If a seal is damaged,
replace the tie rod.
CAUTION: If any steering components are replaced
or serviced an alignment must be performed, to
ensure the vehicle meets all alignment specifica-
tions.
TIE ROD END
REMOVAL
(1) Raise and support the vehicle.
(2) Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
NOTE: Mark the tie rod end jam nuts on the steer-
ing gear for easier installation.
(3) Loosen the tie rod end jam nut (Fig. 1).
(4) Remove the tie rod end nut (Fig. 1).
(5) Seperate the tie rod end from the knuckle
using tool C3894A.
NOTE: Count the number of turns when removing.
(6) Remove the tie rod end from the rack (Fig. 1).
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the tie rod end to the rack to the exact
number of turns that it was removed (Fig. 1).(2) Install the tie rod end to the knuckle. Tighten
the nut to 108 N´m (80 ft.lbs).
(3) Tighten the jam nut to 76 N´m (55 ft.lbs). (Fig.
1).
(4) Install the tire and wheel assembly. (Refer to
22 - TIRES/WHEELS/WHEELS - STANDARD PRO-
CEDURE).
(5) Reset the toe and center the steering wheel
(Refer to 2 - SUSPENSION/WHEEL ALIGNMENT -
STANDARD PROCEDURE).
Fig. 1 TIE ROD END
1 - JAM NUT
2 - TIE ROD - INNER
3 - TIE ROD END - OUTER
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