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TIE-ROD END REPLACEMENT [(E)]

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Special service tool (SST)

49 T028 3A0   Ball joint puller set

Replacement part

Removal

1.  Remove the wheel and tire. (See WHEEL AND TIRE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

2.  Remove the snap pin from the tie-rod end.

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3.  Loosen the locknut of the tie-rod end.

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4.  Detach the tie-rod end from the steering knuckle using the SST.

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5.  Remove the locknut of the tie-rod end.

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6.  Place alignment marks as shown in the figure for reference in tie-rod end assembly.

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7.  Remove the tie-rod end.

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Installation

1.  Place alignment marks on the new tie-rod end in the same positions as the removed tie-rod end.

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2.  Align the marks that were made before removing the tie-rod end, and assemble the tie-rod end to the tie rod.

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3.  Verify that dimension A shown in the figure is within the standard.

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•  If not within the standard, make adjustments so that dimension A is within the standard.

4.  Install the tie-rod end to the steering knuckle.

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5.  Install a new snap pin.

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6.  Install the wheel and tire. (See WHEEL AND TIRE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

7.  Verify that A and B shown in the figure are parallel while the vehicle is on the ground.

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Caution

•  Install the tie-rod end to the correct position. Otherwise, it could cause cracks on the tie-rod end boot.

•  If the installation position is not correct, perform the adjustment using the following procedure.

1.  Adjust the tie-rod end by rotating it so that it is at the correct position.

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8.  After installation, inspect the front wheel alignment. (See FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT [(E)].)