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Tie Rod Ends
Removal (Fig. 1)
1. Loosen jam nut on tie rod end. Note: Left side tie rod
end has left hand threads.
2. Remove cotter pin and castle nut that secure tie rod
end to spindle.
3. Use a suitable puller to separate tie rod end from
spindle.
4. When removing tie rod end from tie rod, count the
number of revolutions it takes to remove so new tie rod
end can be installed with minimal change to front wheel
toe–in.
Installation (Fig. 1)
1. Install dust boot on new tie rod end.
2. Thread tie rod end into tie rod the same number of
revolutions as the old tie rod end took to remove.
3. Install grease fitting into tie rod end.
4. Insert tie rod end shaft into spindle and secure with
castle nut. Torque castle nut from 20 to 25 ft–lb (27 to 34
N–m). If necessary, nut can be tightened slightly further
to align cotter pin position in spindle and nut. Install cot-
ter pin.
5. Grease tie rod end (see Operator’s Manual).
6. Check front wheel toe–in and adjust if needed (see
Operator’s Manual).
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9
1
5
10
2
3
4
7
8
5
6
7
11
FRONT
20 to 25 ft–lb
(27 to 34 N–m)
4
Figure 1
1. Tie rod
7. Dust boot
2. Jam nut (RH thread)
8. RH spindle
3. RH tie rod end
9. LH spindle
4. Grease fitting
10. LH tie rod end
5. Castle nut
11. Jam nut (LH thread)
6. Cotter pin
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2
3
Figure 2
1. Tie rod 3. Tie rod end
2. Jam nut
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