Spicer Dana Spicer Steer Axles - Service Manaul - Manual (Page 15)

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Tie Rod End Replacement
Tie Rod End Replacement
Tie Rod End Replacement
1. Disconnect the tie rod end.
2. If the cross tube is being replaced, count the number
of exposed threads on the tie rod end.
3. Loosen the clamp nut and unscrew the tie rod end.
4. Install new tie rod ends or new cross tube.
Note: Cross tube has right-hand and left-hand threads for
corresponding sides of the vehicle.
5. Thread tie rod end into cross tube past the tube split.
The number of threads exposed from the tube
should be equal on both left and right tie rod ends.
6. For E and I straight socket tie rod ends, tighten the
clamp nut to 45-60 ft. lbs. (61-81N m). Make sure
the tab on the clamp holds the end of the cross tube.
Straight Socket Tie Rod Ends
7. For drop socket tie rod ends, tighten as follows:
Drop Socket Tie Rod Ends
8. Install tie rod end into knuckle tie rod arm. Secure
with slotted nut and tighten to 120-160 ft. lbs. (163-
217 N
• m).
9. Install the cotter pin in the slotted nut and bend the
ends to secure. If necessary, tighten the nut until the
holes align.
10. Adjust toe-in.
Note: On tie rods with rotating clamp, position clamp with
fastener away from beam.
D, E, & I Series 45-60 ft.lbs. (61-81 N•m)
The threaded portions of both
tie rod ends must be completely
inserted in cross tube split
Threaded end is not completely
inserted in cross tube split
CORRECT
INCORRECT
Equal threads exposed on
left and right tie rod ends
I-120SG, I-140SG, I-132SG,
E-1462I 55-70 ft. lbs.
(75-95 N•m)
E-1460I, E-1320W, E-1322W
E-1460W, E-1462W 80-90 ft. lbs.
(108-122 N•m)
I-200SG, I-200W, I-220W,
I-160W, I-180W 150-180 ft. lbs.
(203-244 N•m)
D-2000F, D2200F 150-180 ft. lbs.
(203-244 N•m)
1 - Tie rod arm
2 - Tie rod end
3 - Slotted nut
4 - Cotter pin
5 - Position clamp fastener away from beam
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