Tie-Rod End Removal And Installation: Installation

Reference: TIE-ROD END BALL JOINT INSPECTION 

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.
2. Install tie-rod end (4) to knuckle (5). Tighten new tie-rod end nut (6) to specified torque. If equipped with castellated nut, after tightening tie-rod to specified torque, match next first slot of nut with hole of tie-rod end for insertion of cotter pin (rotation angle 60° max).

   Tightening torque 

   Tie-rod end nut a: 43 N.m (4.3 kg-m, 31.0 lb-ft) 

   Fig 1: Identifying Tie-Rod End & Knuckle

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3. After installing wheels, lower vehicle and tighten wheel nuts to specified torque.

   Tightening torque 

   Wheel nut a: 100 N.m (10.0 kg-m, 72.5 lb-ft) 

   Fig 2: Tightening Wheel Nuts

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4. Check that proper amount of toe-in is obtained referring to FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT .
5. 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: Tightening Tie-Rod End Lock Nut

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