For 1990-2009 cars

#### Tools Required

• | J 44015 Steering Linkage Installer

• | SA91100C Tie Rod Separator

• | SA9140E Torque Angle Gage

### Removal Procedure

1. Raise vehicle on hoist.
2. Remove wheel and tire.
3. Remove tie rod end-to-knuckle nut and discard.
4. Loosen tie rod lock nut.

Notice: Do not attempt to separate the joint using a wedge-type tool because seal may be damaged.

5. Using SA91100C (or equivalent), separate outer tie rod from steering knuckle.
6. Unthread outer tie rod from inner tie rod and remove from vehicle.

### Installation Procedure

Important: Tie rod end threads must be thoroughly cleaned before tightening nut. Do not lubricate any portion of the stud.

1. Thread outer tie rod onto inner tie rod.

Important: Use new nut, torque retention of old nut may not be sufficient.

2. Seat tie rod end into steering knuckle by using J 44015 or equivalent.

Tighten
Tighten Tie Rod Linkage Installer 45 N·m (33 lbs ft).

Important: This procedure requiresSA9140E (or equivalent).

3. Remove linkage installer and install new tie rod end nut.

Tighten
Tighten Tie Rod-to-Steering Knuckle Nut 25 N·m (19 lbs ft) +134°.

4. Hand tighten tie rod lock nut.

Notice: Before installing wheels, remove rust or corrosion from wheel mounting surfaces and brake rotors/drums. Failure to do so can cause wheel nuts to loosen in service.

5. Position wheel onto hub.
6. Install wheel nuts and tighten in a crisscross pattern. Repeat tightening pattern to make sure torque is correct.

Tighten
Tighten Wheel Nuts 140 N·m (103 lbs ft).

7. Set toe. Refer to Wheel Alignment Specifications in Wheel Alignment.