Tie Rod End: Installing

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Install in reverse order of removal. Note The Following:

Tightening specifications, refer to HYDRAULIC POWER STEERING GEAR OVERVIEW .

Tightening specifications, refer to HYDRAULIC POWER STEERING GEAR WITH TIE RODS OVERVIEW .

-- Mount the tie rod head -2- on the tie rod -1- 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 head -2- so that the pin is in the installation position.

-- Insert the tie rod end into the wheel bearing housing as far as the stop.

-- Tighten the nut -1-. Counterhold when tightening.

Fig 2: Identifying Tie Rod End Joint Pin

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-- Tighten the nut -2-.

Fig 3: Identifying Tie Rod End & Nut

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-- Mount wheel and tighten. Refer to WHEEL BOLT TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS .

-- An axle alignment may be required. Refer to WHEEL ALIGNMENT .