Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedures
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
.
2. Remove the front tire and wheel assembly. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
.
1
Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Nut
Warning: This component is equipped with torque-to-yield fasteners. Install a NEW torque-to-yield fastener
when installing this component. Failure to replace the torque-to-yield fastener could cause bodily injury and
damage to the vehicle or component.
Caution:
Refer to
Fastener Caution
.
Procedure
1. Remove the steering linkage outer tie rod nut. DISCARD the nut.
2. Install a NEW outer tie rod nut.
3. Use the
EN-45059 meter
in order to tighten the outer tie rod nut to the specification.
Tighten
1. 30
N·m (22
lb
ft)
2. 128
degrees
Special Tools
EN-45059 Angle Meter
For equivalent regional tools, refer to
Special Tools
.
2
Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod Nut
Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement
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Front Suspension
SUSPENSION
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