Installation Procedure

Important:  Make sure the shock dampener is on the rack before installing the inner tie rod.

The threads must be clean prior to the Loctite® application. Check the Loctite® (or equivalent) container for expiration date. Use only enough Loctite® to evenly coat the threads.

1. Apply Loctite® 262 (or equivalent) to the inner tie rod threads (2).
2. Install the inner tie rod (3) to the rack and pinion (1).
   Fig 1: Locating Threads Of Rack & Inner Tie Rod

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   NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
3. Install a torque wrench to the J 34028  to tighten the inner tie rod.

   Hold the rack while tightening the tie rod as shown.

   Fig 2: Tightening Inner Tie Rod

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   Tighten 

   Tighten the inner tie rod to 100 N.m (74 lb ft)

4. Slide the shock dampener (2) over the inner tie rod housing (3) until the front lip of the shock dampener bottoms out against the inner tie rod housing.
   Fig 3: Sliding Shock Dampener Over Inner Tie Rod Housing

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5. Install the rack and pinion boot. Refer to RACK AND PINION BOOT REPLACEMENT - ON VEHICLE  .
6. Install the tire and wheel assembly to the vehicle. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in Tires and Wheels.
7. Remove the safety stands.
8. Lower the vehicle.
9. Check the wheel alignment. Refer to MEASURING WHEEL ALIGNMENT in Wheel Alignment.