Tie Rod Replacement Inner

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
3. Disconnect the outer tie rod end from the suspension knuckle. Refer to Tie Rod Replacement.
4. Remove the nut (1) retaining the rear suspension adjustment link to the crossmember.
5. Remove the rear suspension adjustment link (2) from the vehicle.

1. Install the rear suspension adjustment link (2) to the vehicle.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

2. Install the rear suspension adjustment link nut (1) to the back side of the crossmember and tighten to 60 N·m (44 lb ft).
3. Install the outer tie rod end into the suspension knuckle. Refer to Tie Rod Replacement.
4. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
5. Lower the vehicle.
6. Adjust the rear wheel toe as necessary. Refer to Rear Toe Adjustment.

Tie Rod Replacement Outer

Special Tools

J 42188 Ball Joint Separator

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.



3. Loosen, do not remove, the outer tie rod end stud nut (2) from the outer tie rod end ball stud.
4. Install J 42188 between the steering knuckle and the outer tie rod end stud.
5. Tighten the bolt on J 42188 until the steering knuckle and the outer tie rod end stud separate.
6. Remove J 42188 and the outer tie rod end stud nut.
7. Remove the outer tie rod end stud from the suspension knuckle.



8. Loosen the jam nut (4) on the rear suspension adjustment link.
9. Remove the outer tie rod end (3) from the rear suspension adjustment link (1).

1. Install the outer tie rod end (3) to the rear suspension adjustment link (1).
2. Install the outer tie rod end into the suspension knuckle.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

3. Install the outer tie rod end nut (2).

•	Tighten the outer tie rod end nut (2) to 20 N·m (15 lb ft) to seat the outer tie rod stud.

•	Turn the nut an additional 160 degrees.

•	Check the outer tie rod end nut for a minimum torque of 60 N·m (45 lb ft).

4. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
5. Lower the vehicle.
6. Adjust the rear wheel toe as necessary and tighten the rear suspension adjustment link lock nut. Refer to Rear Toe Adjustment.