Installation Procedure

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Connect the outer tie rod assembly (3) to the inner tie rod (1). Do not tighten the jam nut (2).

Fig 1: Installing Outer Tie Rod Assembly To Inner Tie Rod Assembly

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Install the tie rod seal (2) to the outer tie rod assembly (1).
Connect the outer tie rod assembly (1) to the steering knuckle (2).
NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
Install the torque prevailing nut (3) to the outer tie rod stud (1).
Tighten

Tighten the torque prevailing nut (3) to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

IMPORTANT: Be sure the rack and pinion boot is not twisted after the toe adjustment.
Check the wheel alignment. Refer to MEASURING WHEEL ALIGNMENT (WITH REAR WHEEL STEERING) or MEASURING WHEEL ALIGNMENT (WITHOUT REAR WHEEL STEERING) .

Fig 2: Install Torque Prevailing Nut To Outer Tie Rod Stud

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Tighten the jam nut against the outer tie rod end.

Tighten

Tighten the nut to 68 N.m (50 lb ft).