Special Tools
CH-6247
Removal and Installation Tool for the Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod
For equivalent regional tools, refer to
Special Tools
.
Removal Procedure
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
.
1.
Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
.
2.
Remove the steering linkage outer tie rod. Refer to
Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement
.
3.
Remove the steering gear boot. Refer to
Steering Gear Boot Replacement
.
4.
Remove the steering linkage inner tie rod with
CH-6247
remover/installer .
5.
Installation Procedure
Apply threadlock compound to the threads of the inner tie rod.
1.
Caution:
Refer to
Fastener Caution
in the Preface section.
Install the steering linkage inner rod using the
CH-6247
remover/installer and tighten to
90 N·m (64 lb ft)
.
2.
Install the steering gear boot. Refer to
Steering Gear Boot Replacement
.
3.
Install the steering linkage outer tie rod. Refer to
Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement
.
4.
Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
.
5.
Measure the wheel alignment. Refer to
Wheel Alignment Measurement
.
6.
Adjust front toe. Refer to
Wheel Alignment - Steering Wheel Angle and/or Front Toe Adjustment
.
7.
Center the steering angle sensor. Refer to
Steering Angle Sensor Centering
.
8.
Power Steering
STEERING
S e c tion 09
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