Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
NISSAN MICRA III (K12) 1.2 16V, NISSAN MICRA III (K12) 1.2 16V, NISSAN MICRA III (K12) 1.5 dCi, NISSAN MICRA III (K12) 160 SR, NISSAN MICRA III (K12) 1.5 dCi, NISSAN MICRA III (K12) 1.2, NISSAN MICRA III (K12) 1.2 LPG, NISSAN MICRA III (K12) 1.4, NISSAN MICRA III (K12) 1.2 View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change outer tie rod on NISSAN MICRA K12 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Tools
Replacement: track rod end – Nissan Micra K12. Tools you need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
All-purpose cleaning spray
Ceramic grease
Torque wrench
Combination spanner #17
Combination spanner #19
Drive socket # 14
Drive socket # 17
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Tap wrench
Vernier caliper
Ball joint puller
Wheel chock
Replacement: track rod end – Nissan Micra K12. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
  • Replace tie rod ends in pairs.
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the right and left tie rod ends.
  • Please note: all work on the car – Nissan Micra K12 – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
    Secure the wheels with chocks.
    Step 2
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    Loosen the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17. Use a tap wrench.
  2. Step 3
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    Raise the car.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    If you are using a jack, make sure it rests on a flat surface without any unevenness.Be sure to additionally secure the car with jack stands.
  3. Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Nissan Micra K12
  4. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  5. Step 6
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    Clean all tie rod end connections. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  6. Step 7
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    When deinstalling, mark or measure the precise position of the ball joint on the track rod, or count the number of turns in order to prevent misalignment afterward. Use a vernier caliper.
  7. Step 8
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    Loosen the lock nut securing the tie rod end to the tie rod. Use a combination spanner #17. Use a combination spanner #19.
  8. Step 9
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    Unscrew the fastening nut connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #14. Use a ratchet wrench.
  9. Step 10
    Disconnect the tie rod end from the steering knuckle. Use a ball joint puller.
    Step 11
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    Unscrew the tie rod end from the tie rod.
  10. Step 12
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    Clean the mounting seats of the tie rod end. Use a wire brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  11. Step 13
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    Screw on a new tie rod end.
    Replacement: track rod end – Nissan Micra K12. Tip:
    While installing the steering rod end remember to make the same number of turns or to leave the same length of thread showing as per your measurements.
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