Installation Procedure

Install the outer tie rod assembly (3) to the inner tie rod assembly (1). Do NOT tighten the jam nut (2).

Fig 1: Installing Outer Tie Rod Assembly To Inner Tie Rod Assembly
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Install the outer tie rod assembly (2) to the steering knuckle (1).

Fig 2: Installing Outer Tie Rod Assembly To Steering Knuckle
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NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
Install the prevailing torque nut (2) to the outer tie rod assembly (1).
Tighten

Tighten the nut to 30 N.m (22 lb ft) + 115 degrees of rotation.

Fig 3: Installing Prevailing Torque Nut
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Install tire and wheel assembly. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in Tires and Wheels.

Fig 4: Installing Tie Rod Assembly

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Lower the vehicle.
Perform a front end alignment. Refer to MEASURING WHEEL ALIGNMENT in Wheel Alignment.