Fastener Specifications
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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 |
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) |