LR2 (LF) L6-3.2L (2008)
Tie Rod End: Service and Repair
Tie Rod End
Service Repair No - 57.55.07
Special Service Tools
Removal
1. WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.
Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the front wheel.
3. Loosen the tie-rod end lock nut.
4. CAUTION: Make sure that the ball joint ball does not rotate.
Release the tie-rod end ball joint from the wheel knuckle.
Special Service Tools: Splitter, Ball Joints
5. CAUTION: Note the number of turns when removing the tie rod end to aid installation.
Remove the tie-rod end.
Installation
1. CAUTION: Make sure that the tie rod end is installed with the same number of turns as when removed.
Install the tie-rod end.
2. WARNING: Make sure that a new tie-rod end nut is installed.
CAUTION: Make sure that the mating faces are clean and free of foreign material.
CAUTION: Make sure that the ball joint ball does not rotate.