Tie Rod: Service and Repair

Tie-Rod End

Special Service tools





Separator, Ball Joint 204-192 (JD-219)

Removal

1. Loosen the wheel nuts.

2. Raise and support the vehicle.

3. Remove the wheel.





4. Loosen the tie-rod end lock nut.





5. Remove the tie-rod end retaining nut.

6. NOTE: When the tie-rod end is separated from the wheel hub assembly, the ball joint seal should be protected to prevent damage.





Detach the ball joint from the wheel hub assembly.

7. NOTE: Make a note of the number of turns required to remove the tie-rod end.





Remove the tie-rod end.

Installation

1. NOTE: Make sure the tie-rod end is installed on the tie-rod by the same amount of turns used to remove it.





To install, reverse the removal procedure.





2. Check the toe adjustment. For additional information, refer to Alignment.