Nissan 48520-8J025 Socket Kit-Tie Rod Outer

Before disassembling the tie-rod end, you should loosen the wheel lug nuts, lift the front of the car using a jack, securely place some stands on the car to hold it up, engage the parking brake and after that take off the front wheel. Next, twist the jam nu enough to scratch the tie-rod end against the threads to indicate its position. Take the cotter pin out and then depending on the type of car, either unscrew or loosen (do not fully remove) the nut headed the tie-rod end stud. To be more precise, it is necessary to utilize a puller to release the tie-rod end from the steering knuckle arm and the next step is to remove the nut and to remove the tie-rod as well. Remove the nut and bolt from the tie rod end then disconnect same from the steering rod. For installation, put the tie-rod end in the marked position and then passing the tie-rod stud through the steering knuckle arm and tightening the jam nut. Finally, screw-in the castle nut on the stud with the correct tight-driving torque and fit a new cotter pin. Last, put the wheel back with lugs nuts and drops the vehicle, and tightens the lugs nuts to the recommended torque also it checks the front alignment and corrects it if required.