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Originally posted by PARAGON:
Do H3s have rack and pinion?
If so, I wonder if it will cut down on the probably of tie rod bends.
Anyway, replacement of the outer tie rod should be pretty self explanatory once you got under there. You might would want to invest about $10 in a universal puller so it would be easier to pull the tie rod from the steering knuckle.
Other than that, I would guess there is a retainer bolt where it connects to the knuckle and then you would use a crescent or something to loosen the jam nut at the other end and twist it out of from the connector.
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Sounds good. But here is an actual step-by-step for those who have never done one.
Remove the outer tie rod nut where the rod goes into the front of the knuckle.
Using a two-jaw puller, remove the rod from the knuckle. (For an emergency situation, you can wedge it out, but the seal will most likely be damaged. But better than walking.)
Loosen the jam nut on the tie rod and remove the outer tie rod.
When installing, good idea to lubricate the tie rod where it goes into the inner tie rod.
Tighten the jam nut. (They recommend using a new jam nut).
Insert tie rod into knuckle. Recommended torque on the nut is 44 N.m (33 –lb. ft) with an additional 95 degrees after torque. This probably sets the nut up to around 100 -125 N.m but not sure.
Don’t forget to do a toe adjustment. Just view your tracks in the desert and adjust accordingly.
