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Suspension > < Steering Wheel, Removing and Installing (Standard Steering Wheel)|Page 11878
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Tie Rod End: Service and Repair

Tie rod end, removing and installing

Removing
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Remove wheel

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Loosen and take out bolt -1-.
Tightening torque: 5 Nm 

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Unfasten hex nut -5- and take out bolt -2-.
Always replace self-locking nut.
Tightening torque: 50 Nm 

Note:  Never widen slots in wheel bearing housing using a chisel or similar implement.

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Press tie rod downward.

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Loosen hex nut -3- and unbolt tie rod end.
Hex -4- at axial joint is designed to provide support.
Tightening torque: 40 Nm 

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Remove grease from tie rod end and clamping hole at wheel bearing housing.

Installing
Install in reverse order of removal and note the following:
Perform wheel alignment following installation.
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Check wheel alignment.

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Tighten clamping nut -5- to 50 Nm.

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Tighten hex bolt -1- to 5 Nm.

Suspension > < Steering Wheel, Removing and Installing (Standard Steering Wheel)|Page 11878