Removal and Installation Special Tool(s) | Clamping Tool, Boot Retaining Clamp 204-169 | | Separator, Ball Joint 211-020 | | Socket, Steering Gear Tie-Rod 211-245 (13-025) | General Equipment Materials Name Specification Silicone Grease ESE-M1C171-A Removal | -
Remove the wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04 Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation). | | -
CAUTION:Leave the tie-rod end retaining nut in place to protect the ball joint stud. NOTE:Use a 5 mm Allen key to prevent the ball joint stud from rotating. Loosen the tie-rod end locknut and the tie-rod end retaining nut. - Loosen the locknut.
- Loosen the retaining nut.
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CAUTION:Protect the ball joint seal using a soft cloth to prevent damage. Using the special tool, detach the tie-rod end from the wheel knuckle. - Release the tie-rod end.
- Remove and discard the tie-rod end retaining nut.
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NOTE:Make a note of the number of turns used to remove the tie-rod end. Remove the tie-rod end. | | -
Remove the steering gear boot. - Disconnect the steering gear vent hose.
- Remove and discard the steering gear clamps.
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Rotate the steering wheel to gain access to the tie-rod retaining nut. | | -
CAUTION:Do not clamp the steering rack on exposed hydraulic sealing surfaces. | Installation | -
Using the special tool, install the tie-rod. | | -
NOTE:Lubricate the steering gear boot sealing area on the steering gear housing and tie-rod with grease. NOTE:Make sure that the alignment pin on the steering gear housing fits into the recess of the steering gear boot. Install a new steering gear boot and a new inner clamp. | | -
Using the special tool, tighten the steering gear boot inner clamp. - Connect the steering gear vent hose.
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NOTE:Make sure that the steering gear boot outer clamp is located over the recess in the tie-rod. NOTE:Following installation, no radial movement of the steering gear boot is permissible. Using a suitable pair of pincers, install a new steering gear boot outer clamp (steering gear shown removed for clarity). | | -
NOTE:Install the tie-rod end using the same number of turns used to remove it. NOTE:Do not fully tighten the tie-rod end locknut at this stage. Install the tie-rod end locknut and the tie-rod end. | | -
WARNING:Install a new tie-rod end retaining nut. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury. NOTE:Use a 5 mm Allen key to prevent the ball joint stud from rotating. Attach the tie-rod end to the wheel knuckle. - Tighten the retaining nut.
- Tighten the locknut.
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Install the wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04 Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation). | | -
Check the toe setting and adjust as necessary. For additional information, refer to: (204-00 Suspension System - General Information) Specifications (Specifications), Front Toe Adjustment (General Procedures). | | |