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Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement Rear Wheel Drive

Special Tools

J 24319-B Steering Linkage and Tie Rod Puller

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.

    2. Object Number: 794577 Size: SH
  2. Loosen the steering linkage inner tie rod nut (1).

    3. Object Number: 794579 Size: SH
  3. Remove the steering linkage outer tie rod nut.

    4. Discard the nut.


    Object Number: 643351 Size: SH
  4. Disconnect the steering linkage outer tie rod from the steering knuckle using the J 24319-B .

    5. Object Number: 794580 Size: SH

    Important: Note the number of complete turns necessary in order to remove the steering linkage outer tie rod.

  5. Remove the steering linkage outer tie rod from the steering linkage inner tie rod.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 794580 Size: SH

    Important: Install the steering linkage outer tie rod the same number of complete turns as noted in the removal.

  1. Install the steering linkage outer tie rod to the steering linkage inner tie rod.

    2. Object Number: 794578 Size: SH
  2. Install the steering linkage outer tie rod to the steering knuckle.

    3. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  3. Install a NEW steering linkage outer tie rod nut.

    4. Tighten

    1. Tighten the steering linkage outer tie rod nut to 35 N·m (26 lb ft).
    2. Tighten the steering linkage outer tie rod nut an additional 110 degrees.
  4. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
  5. Adjust the front toe. refer to Wheel Alignment - Steering Wheel Angle and/or Front Toe Adjustment.
  6. Tighten the steering linkage inner tie rod nut.

    7. Tighten
    Tighten the steering linkage inner tie rod nut to 65 N·m (48 lb ft).

Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement All Wheel Drive

Special Tools

J 24319-B Steering Linkage and Tie Rod Puller

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.

    2. Object Number: 687432 Size: SH
  2. Remove the steering linkage outer tie rod nut.

    3. Discard the nut.


    Object Number: 643351 Size: SH
  3. Disconnect the steering linkage outer tie rod from the steering knuckle using the J 24319-B .

    4. Object Number: 687434 Size: SH
  4. Loosen the steering linkage inner tie rod nut (1).

    5. Important: Note the number of complete turns necessary in order to remove the steering linkage outer tie rod (2).

  5. Remove the steering linkage outer tie rod from the steering linkage inner tie rod (3).
  6. Remove the steering linkage inner tie rod nut from the steering linkage outer tie rod.

    7. Discard the nut.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 687434 Size: SH
  1. Install a NEW steering linkage inner tie rod nut (1) to the steering linkage outer tie rod (2).

    2. Important: Install the steering linkage outer tie rod the same number of complete turns as noted in the removal.

  2. Install the steering linkage outer tie rod to the steering linkage inner tie rod (3).

    3. Object Number: 687432 Size: SH
  3. Install the steering linkage outer tie rod to the steering knuckle.

    4. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  4. Install a NEW steering linkage outer tie rod nut.

    5. Tighten

    1. Tighten the steering linkage outer tie rod nut to 35 N·m (26 lb ft).
    2. Tighten the steering linkage outer tie rod nut an additional 110 degrees.
  5. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
  6. Adjust the front toe. refer to Wheel Alignment - Steering Wheel Angle and/or Front Toe Adjustment.
  7. Tighten the steering linkage inner tie rod nut.

    8. Tighten
    Tighten the steering linkage inner tie rod nut to 65 N·m (48 lb ft).