Tie Rod End, Removing And Installing: Installing

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Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

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

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

-- Mount the tie rod head -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 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 it when tightening if necessary.

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 the wheel and tighten, wheel bolt tightening specification: 140 Nm, also see WHEEL BOLTS TIGHTENING .

-- To determine if an axle alignment is required, see Table, refer to WHEN A VEHICLE ALIGNMENT IS NECESSARY .