Tie Rod End, Removing And Installing: Installing

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Fig 1: Measuring Tie Rod Head / Tie Rod Dimension

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Install in reverse order of removal and note the following:

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

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

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

-- Counterhold at the joint pin with a 6 mm hex socket wrench if necessary to tighten the nut -1-

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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Overview table for when an axle alignment is needed. Refer to NEED FOR AXLE ALIGNMENT, EVALUATING .