XL-7 Limited 4WD V6-2.7L (2002)
Tie Rod End: Service and Repair
Outer
Removal
1. Hoist vehicle and remove wheel.
2. Remove tie-rod end nut (3).
3. Disconnect tie-rod end (1) by using puller (2).
4. To facilitate adjustment after installation, put a mark (2) on tie-rod thread indicating position of tie-rod end lock nut (3). Then loosen lock nut (3)
and remove tie rod end (4) from tie rod (1).
Installation
1. Install tie-rod end lock nut (3) and tie rod end (4) to tie-rod (1). Tighten lock nut (3) to mark (2) on tie-rod thread.