Tie Rod: Installation

NOTE: Place the steering gear at the center position and hold the steering gear rack while loosening or tightening the inner tie rod. Use an appropriate-sized wrench on the flat/teeth of the rack to resist rotation and to prevent damage during removal of the inner tie rod.

NOTE: Use an assistant to hold the steering gear rack on the LH side when servicing the RH inner tie rod.

NOTE: Crowfoot-style inner tie-rod tool shown.

Use the General Equipment: Tie Rod Remover and Installer

Torque : 61 lb.ft (83 Nm)
NOTE: Make sure to install the O-ring seal provided with the bellows boot kit or a leak may occur.
Material : Premium Long-Life Grease/XG-1-E1 (ESA-M1C75-B)
NOTE: Make sure the steering gear bellows is positioned correctly over the steering gear housing bead and the grooves in the inner tie-rod casting.
NOTE: Make sure the end of the steering gear bellows boot is positioned between the 2 grooves on the inner tie rod or an internal leak may occur.

Use the General Equipment: Boot Clamp Pliers
NOTE: Install the outer tie rod the same number of turns recorded during removal.
1. Torque : 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)
2. Torque : 66 lb.ft (90 Nm)
Torque : 10 lb.in (1.1 Nm)
Refer to: WHEEL AND TIRE .
Connect the battery ground cable.
Refer to: BATTERY DISCONNECT AND CONNECT .
Refer to: FRONT TOE ADJUSTMENT .