Tie Rod End, Removing And Installing, Hydraulic Power Steering Gear: Installing

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Install In Reverse Order Of Removal. Note The Following:

Tightening specifications. Refer to STEERING GEAR, SERVICING, HYDRAULIC POWER STEERING GEAR .

Tightening specifications. Refer to OVERVIEW - STEERING GEAR, HYDRAULIC POWER STEERING GEAR .

-- Mount the tie rod end -1- on the tie rod -2- until dimension -a-, which was measured during removal, is reached.

Fig 1: Measuring Tie Rod / Tie Rod Head Dimension

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-- Align the tie rod end -1- so that the pin is in the installation position.

-- Insert the tie rod end all the way into the wheel bearing housing.

-- Tighten the nut -1-. Counterhold at the inner hex socket of the joint pin when tightening

Fig 2: Identifying Tie Rod End Joint Pin

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-- Tighten the nut -2- Counterhold the tie rod end -3-.

Fig 3: Identifying Tie Rod End & Nut

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-- Install the wheel and tighten. Refer to WHEEL BOLT TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS .

-- Axle alignment is required. Refer to the table in EVALUATING NEED FOR AXLE ALIGNMENT .