Recall - Outer Tie Rod Replacement
NO: 64-157DATE: 07-21-2006
MODEL/YEAR: XC90 2003-2006
CHASSIS: 275 0000001-0233242
NOTE:
RETAILER MUST CONFIRM VEHICLE ELIGIBILITY IN VRC2 PRIOR TO BEGINNING RECALL CAMPAIGN REPAIRS.
SUBJECT: Recall 157 Outer Tie Rod End May Fracture.
REFERENCE: VIDA, SMB 64-157, PB 64-157
THIS TNN SUPERSEDES TNN 64-157 DATED 05-31-06.
THE ALIGNMENT STATEMENT ON PAGE 3 HAS BEEN CLARIFIED.
PLEASE UPDATE YOUR FILES.
DESCRIPTION:
In a certain few vehicles, deformation at high loads may cause loss of clamping force of the outer tie rod (ball joint) and the nut may loosen, which may eventually lead to a fatigue fracture of the outer tie rod (ball joint). If this occurs, the driver may notice that the vehicle is difficult to maneuver. The remedy is replacement of the outer tie rods (ball joints) with improved outer tie rods (ball joints) using new assembly parameters.
SERVICE:
Replace the outer tie rods following the instructions below.
Note!
It is critical that the proper torque is achieved when installing the outer tie rods; only hand tools may be used. Do not use impact tools when installing the outer tie rod!
Note:
Current replacement instructions in VIDA have incorrect tightening information.
1.
Remove:
- the wheel
- the outer tie rod from the spindle.
2.
Remove:
- the jam nut.
- the outer tie rod
3.
Installing the outer tie rod
Install:
- the outer tie rod on the steering gear [1]. Torque the jam nut to 70 Nm (51.5 ft/lb).
- The outer tie rod on the wheel spindle [2]. Use a wrench to counterhold the shaft, and tighten to 50 Nm + angle torque to 35° (37 ft/lb + angle torque to 35°).
Note!
It is critical that the proper torque is achieved when installing the outer tie rods; only hand tools may be used. Do not use impact tools when installing the outer tie rod!
Install:
- the wheel. see VIDA: Installing wheels
Alignment:
- set up test equipment; check and if necessary adjust rear toe angle; check and adjust front toe angle.
- See VIDA: Wheel alignment, checking / adjusting for service procedure.
- See Service Bulletin 60-5500, "Wheel Angle Specifications", for toe specifications.