Outer Tie Rod - All-Wheel-Drive
NOTE:
Right side shown in illustration, left side similar.
CAUTION:
When rotating inner tie rod, use care not to twist bellows at inner tie rod. Remove clamp (2) at inner tie rod and make sure bellows moves freely before rotating inner tie rod.
- Thread outer tie rod (2) onto inner tie rod. Install outer tie rod same number of turns as when removed.
- Install outer tie rod end (2) into steering knuckle (4). Install and tighten nut (3) to the proper torque specifications. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to INSTALLATION .
- Remove the support and lower the vehicle.
- Perform wheel alignment setting toe to specifications. Refer to WHEEL ALIGNMENT, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Tighten tie rod jam nut (1) to the proper torque specifications. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .