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 tie-rod end nut (6) to specified torque.
3. Bend new cotter pin (7).
   NOTE: After tightening tie-rod end nut 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): 35 N.m (3.6 kgf-m, 26.0 lbf-ft) 

   Fig 1: Identifying Lock Nut, Tie-Rod End, Tie-Rod, Knuckle And Mark

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4. After installing wheels, lower vehicle and tighten wheel nuts to specified torque referring to WHEEL (WITH TIRE) REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
5. Check that proper amount of toe-in is obtained referring to FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT .
6. 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 (6.6 kgf-m, 48.0 lbf-ft) 

   Fig 2: Tightening Tie-Rod End Lock Nut

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