Tie-Rod End Replacement

Remove the snap pin.
Loosen the tie-rod end lockout.

Fig 1: Identifying Snap Pin
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Detach the tie-rod end from the steering knuckle using the SST .
Remove the tie-rod end locknut.

Fig 2: Removing Tie-Rod End From Steering Knuckle Using SST
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Place alignment marks as shown in the figure for proper installation.

Fig 3: Identifying Alignment Marks
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Remove the tie-rod end.

Fig 4: Identifying Tie-Rod End
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Align the alignment marks made before removing the tie-rod end, and then install a new tie-rod end to the tie rod.

Fig 5: Alignment Marks Of Tie-Rod End With Torque Specifications
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NOTE:
- "R" is inscribed on the right side of the tie-rod end and "L" is inscribed on the left side of the tie-rod end. Verify if the part is for the left or right side before installation because the left and right parts of the tie-rod end have different shapes.
- If there are no alignment marks, go to the following procedure.
  
  Fig 6: Identifying Tie-Rod End Shapes Left And Right Side
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Adjust dimension A shown in the figure to the standard, and assemble.
Standard Dimension A

8.4-21.4 mm {0.34-0.84 in}

Fig 7: Identifying Tie-Rod End Standard Dimension
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Install the tie-rod end to the steering knuckle.
Install a new snap pin.
After installation, inspect the front wheel alignment and adjust it if necessary. (See FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT .)

Fig 8: Steering Knuckle Tie-Rod End Snap Pin With Torque Specifications
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