Repair Procedure

How to use this service information .

NOTICE: 

When working with a vehicle equipped with the electronic air suspension, be sure to set it to the leveling off mode to prevent unexpected operation. Refer to the Electronic Air Suspension System Service Precautions - Refer to: Electronic Air Suspension System Connector Fitting Precautions or Electronic Air Suspension System Service Precautions for the procedure.

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: Torque, N.m (lbf.ft)

: Replace

: Warning/Caution

: Inspection/Adjustment

*: Learning

: SPL Tool

: Required Removal

*1: Part(s) are shown for one side only as the procedure is the same for both sides.

1. A.-

   NOTE:  The tie-rod end can be removed without removing the steering gearbox.

   Key Information 

   Do the following before starting your work.

   Remove: 

   • Front Wheel - Refer to: Front Brake Area (3.5L Engine) or Front Brake Area (3.0L Engine)

   Disconnect: 

   • Tie-Rod End - Refer to: Front Subframe/Steering Gearbox Area (3.5L Engine) or Front Subframe/Steering Gearbox Area (3.0L Engine)

   After Installation 

   • Wheel Alignment Check - Refer to: Wheel Alignment (3.0L Engine) or Wheel Alignment (3.5L Engine)
   • VSA Sensor Neutral Position Memorization - Refer to: VSA Sensor Neutral Position Memorization or VSA Modulator-Control Unit Update
2. B.-

   Sub-Procedure 

   NOTICE: 

   Do not allow dust, dirt, or other foreign materials to enter the steering gearbox.

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   Installation 

   Lubricant Specifications 

   Position	Type
   a	Multipurpose Grease

   • Fit the boot ends properly into the grooves.

   After Installation 

   • Wipe the grease off the threaded section of the rack end.
3. C.-

   Sub-Procedure 

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   Installation 

   Tool Details 

   Name
   a	Pincers 1098 (Oetiker) (Commercially Available) or Equivalent Tool

   Specifications 

   Specification
   b	2.0 mm (0.079 in)

   Specification 

   Standard Value
   c	200 deg.

   NOTE:  Position the ear portion (d) of the boot band above the level surface.

   After Installation 

   • Slide the rack right and left to be certain that the boots are not deformed or twisted.
4. D.-

   Sub-Procedure 

   NOTICE: 

   • Do not allow dust, dirt, or other foreign materials to enter the steering gearbox.
   • Do not clamp the cylinder part of the gearbox housing in a C-clamp.
   • Be careful not to damage the mounting surface with a C-clamp.
   • Be careful not to damage the rack surface.

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   Removal/Installation 

   • Refer to the figure.

   Tool Details 

   Name
   a	C-clamp (Commercially Available) or Equivalent Tool