Tie-Rod End Removal and Installation: Installation

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Reference: TIE-ROD END BALL JOINT INSPECTION

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.
Install tie-rod end (4) to knuckle (5). Tighten new tie-rod end nut (3) to specified torque.
Tightening torque

Tie-rod end nut a: 48 N.m (4.8 kg-m, 35.0 lb-ft)

Fig 1: Identifying Tie-Rod, End, Lock Nut, Mark & Knuckle
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After installing wheels, lower vehicle and tighten wheel nuts to specified torque.
Tightening torque

Wheel nut a: 100 N.m (10.0 kg-m, 72.0 lb-ft)

Fig 2: Identifying Wheel Nut
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Check that proper amount of toe-in is obtained referring to FRONT ALIGNMENT INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT .
After confirming proper amount of toe-in, tighten tie-rod end lock nut to specified torque.
Tightening torque

Tie-rod end lock nut a: 65 N.m (6.5 kg-m, 47.0 lb-ft)

Fig 3: Identifying Tie-Rod End Lock Nut
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