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Special service tool (SST)

49 T028 3A0 Ball joint puller set

Replacement part

Removal

1.Remove the wheel and tire. (See WHEEL AND TIRE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

2.Remove the snap pin from the tie-rod end.

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3.Loosen the locknut of the tie-rod end.

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4.Detach the tie-rod end from the steering knuckle using the SST.

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5.Remove the locknut of the tie-rod end.

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6.Place alignment marks as shown in the figure for reference in tie-rod end assembly.

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7.Remove the tie-rod end.

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Installation

1.Place alignment marks on the new tie-rod end in the same positions as the removed tie-rod end.

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2.Align the marks that were made before removing the tie-rod end, and assemble the tie-rod end to the tie rod.

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3.Verify that dimension A shown in the figure is within the standard.

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• If not within the standard, make adjustments so that dimension A is within the standard.

4.Install the tie-rod end to the steering knuckle.

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5.Install a new snap pin.

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6.Install the wheel and tire. (See WHEEL AND TIRE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

7.Verify that A and B shown in the figure are parallel while the vehicle is on the ground.

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Caution

• Install the tie-rod end to the correct position. Otherwise, it could cause cracks on the tie-rod end boot.

• If the installation position is not correct, perform the adjustment using the following procedure.

1. Adjust the tie-rod end by rotating it so that it is at the correct position.

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8.After installation, inspect the front wheel alignment. (See FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT [(US)].)