Toyota 45046-19175 Tie Rod End Sub-Assembly, Left

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To remove the tie-rod, start by loosening the wheel lug nuts and raising the front of the vehicle. Support it securely on jack stands, block the rear wheels, and set the parking brake. Remove the front wheel. Hold the tie-rod with a pair of locking pliers or a wrench and loosen the jam nut enough to mark the position of the tie-rod end in relation to the threads. Remove the cotter pin and loosen the nut on the tie-rod end stud. Use a puller to disconnect the tie-rod from the steering knuckle arm. Remove the nut and separate the tie-rod. To install the tie-rod, thread the Tie Rod End onto the marked position and insert the tie-rod stud into the steering knuckle arm. Tighten the jam nut securely. Install the castellated nut on the stud and tighten it. Install a new cotter pin. Finally, install the wheel and lug nuts, lower the vehicle, and tighten the lug nuts. It is recommended to have the alignment checked by a dealer service department or an alignment shop.

A balljoint separator tool will be required for this operation, and where applicable, Nyloc-type self-locking nuts must be renewed on refitting. Begin by slackening the relevant front wheel nuts, applying the handbrake, jacking up the front of the car, and securely supporting it on axle stands before removing the roadwheel. Next, pull out the split pin, slacken the tie-rod end balljoint nut, and unscrew it as far as the ends of the threads, noting that the tie-rod end nut and split pin may be corroded, requiring some persuasion for removal. Disconnect the tie-rod end balljoint from the swivel hub using the balljoint separator tool while keeping the nut fitted to protect the threads, taking care not to damage the balljoint rubber seal. Once released, remove the balljoint nut. If the same tie-rod is to be refitted, mark its position relative to the steering rack, slacken the tie-rod end locknut, and unscrew the tie-rod end from the tie-rod, counting the number of turns necessary for removal. For refitting, screw the tie-rod end onto the tie-rod the number of turns noted during removal or until the marks line up, then tighten the locknut while holding the balljoint in position. Engage the tie-rod end balljoint pin with the swivel hub, then fit the nut, tightening it to the specified torque and fitting a new split pin, with the option to tighten the nut by up to an extra 60° if necessary until the split pin fits. Finally, refit the roadwheel, lower the car to the ground, and tighten the wheel nuts, followed by checking the front wheel alignment at the earliest opportunity.