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Fastener Specifications

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NOTE: Callouts in the following chart represent components shown in graphic above.
Steering Linkage Inner and Outer Tie Rod

Callout Component Name [Component Quantity] Single Use Fastener/Component Thread Locking Adhesive Required Specification Procedure
Metric (English)
1 Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod - Yes 160 N.m (118 lb ft) Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod Replacement 
2 Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Nut - - First Pass: 35 N.m (26 lb ft)
Final Pass: 85 - 100 degrees
Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement 
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NOTE: Callouts in the following chart represent components shown in graphic above.
Steering Linkage Relay Rod

Callout Component Name [Component Quantity] Single Use Fastener/Component Thread Locking Adhesive Required Specification Procedure
Metric (English)
1 Steering Linkage Relay Rod Nut [2x] - - 125 N.m (92 lb ft) Steering Linkage Relay Rod Replacement (with DZW) , or Steering Linkage Relay Rod Replacement (with SRW) 
2 Steering Linkage Idler Arm Nut [2x] - - 165 N.m (122 lb ft) Steering Linkage Idler Arm Replacement (with DZW) , or Steering Linkage Idler Arm Replacement (with SRW) 
3 Steering Linkage Idler Arm Bolt [2x] - - - Steering Linkage Idler Arm Replacement (with DZW) , or Steering Linkage Idler Arm Replacement (with SRW) 
4 Pitman Arm Nut - - 370 N.m (273 lb ft) Pitman Arm Replacement (SRW with NV8) , or Pitman Arm Replacement (DZW with NV8) , or Pitman Arm Replacement (DZW without NV8) , or Pitman Arm Replacement (SRW without NV8)