For 1990-2009 cars

## Tie Rod Arm Replacement With FH4

#### Tools Required

J 26813-B Steering Linkage Puller

### Removal Procedure (Achermann Arm)

1. Disconnect the tie rod end (7) from Ackermann arm (8).
2. Remove the cotterpin (2).
3. Remove the nut (1).
4. Remove the tie rod end (7).
5. Use the J 26813-B in order to remove the tie rod ball joint.
6. Remove the cotterpin (8).
7. Remove the nut (7).

Important: Do not use heat on components to remove arms.

8. Drive the arm (5) from knuckle (6) with a suitable brass drift and hammer.

### Installation Procedure

1. Install the new Ackermann arm (5) with key supplied.

Important:

• | Advance the nut (7) to the nearest cotter pin slot.

• | Do not back off the nut in order to insert a cotter pin.

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

2. Install the nut (7).

Tighten
Tighten the nut to 1238 N·m (913 lb ft).

3. Install the cotter pin (8).
4. Install the tie rod end (7).

Important:

• | Advance the tie rod end nut nut (1) to the nearest cotter pin slot.

• | Do not back off the nut in order to insert a cotter pin.

5. Install the nut (1).

Tighten
Tighten the nut to 268 N·m (198 lb ft).

6. Install the cotter pin (2).

## Tie Rod Arm Replacement Without FH4

#### Tools Required

J 26813-B Steering Linkage Puller

### Removal Procedure

Important: The tie rod arm is bolted to the steering knuckle. The tie rod arm is non-repairable. Replace the tie rod if damaged. If the tapered hole for the tie rod end is enlarged, replace the tie rod arm and the tie rod end.

1. Remove the following components:

• | The cotter pin (2)

• | The tie rod ball joint nut (1)

2. Use the J 26813-B in order to remove the tie rod ball joint.
3. Remove the tie rod arm bolts (3).
4. Remove the tie rod arm (4).

### Installation Procedure

1. Install the tie rod arm (4) to the knuckle (5).

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

2. Install the tie rod arm bolts (3).

Tighten
Tighten the tie rod arm bolts to 660 N·m (490 lb ft).

3. Install the tie rod ball joint (7) to the tie rod arm (8).

Important:

• | Advance the tie rod ball joint nut to the nearest cotter pin slot.

• | Do not back off a tie rod ball joint nut in order to insert a cotter pin.

4. Install the tie rod ball joint nut (1).

Tighten

• | Tighten the ball joint nuts on axle assemblies with a 3675 kg (8,100 lb) rating to 130 N·m (95 lb ft).

• | Tighten the ball joint nuts on all other axle assemblies to 160 N·m (120 lb ft).

5. Install the new cotter pin (2).
6. Adjust the toe-in. Refer to Front Toe Adjustment in Wheel Alignment.