The vehicle lifting process starts before Tie Rod replacement. You can separate all
Ball Joints and tie rods simultaneously by using universal steering linkage puller (J24319-B). The outer Tie Rod ball stud removal begins with unfastening its nut followed by using the universal steering linkage puller (J24319-B) to detach the ball stud from the knuckle structure. Do not reuse the nut. The next stage requires two actions: first loosen the Tie Rod End jam nut then remove the Tie Rod End from its shaft positioning and finally remove the outer Tie Rod End from the relay rod. Place a torsion on the shaft to verify no bent threads and then thoroughly clean the tapered surface of the
Steering Knuckle. When installing the Tie Rod assembly spread chassis lubricant on the threads before applying the Tie Rod End to the shaft and the outer rod ball stud to the Steering Knuckle . Install the outer Tie Rod ball stud through the use of the steering linkage installer-12 mm (J29193) tool before tightening it to 54 nm (40 ft. Lbs.) to properly seat the tapers. Fasten the new prevailing torque nut to the outer rod ball stud through a proper torque of 45 nm (33 ft. Lbs.). The front toe adjustment process must be followed before tightening the jam nut up to 68 nm (50 ft. Lbs.).