Installation Procedure

Lubricate the tie rod threads with chassis lubricant if the tie rod ends were removed from the adjuster tube.

1. Loosen the clamps (2) on the adjuster tube (4).
2. Install the tie rod ends to the adjuster tube (4).

   The number of threads on the inner tie rod (5) and the outer tie rod (1) ends must be equal within 3 threads.

   Fig 1: Installing Tie Rod Ends

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   NOTE:
3. Use the J 29193  in order to install the inner tie rod to the relay rod.

   Ensure that the seal is on the stud.

   Tighten 

   Tighten theJ 29193  to 54 N.m (40 lb ft) in order to seat the tapers.

4. Remove the J 29193. 
5. Install the new prevailing torque nut to the inner tie rod.

   Tighten 

   Tighten the prevailing torque nut to 47 N.m (35 lb ft).

   Fig 2: Installing Inner Tie Rod To Relay Rod

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6. Install the outer tie rod to the steering knuckle. Ensure that the seal is on the stud.
   IMPORTANT: Tighten the castellated nut up to an additional 1/6 amount in order to insert the cotter pin through the outer tie rod. Do not back the nut off in order to align the cotter pin hole.
7. Install the castellated nut.

   Tighten 

   Tighten the castellated nut to 49 N.m (36 lb ft).

   Fig 3: Installing Outer Tie Rod To Steering Knuckle

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8. Install the new cotter pin.

   Bend the cooler pin ends flat against the nut flats.

9. Lower the vehicle.
10. Adjust the toe-in. Refer to FRONT TOE ADJUSTMENT in Wheel Alignment.
    Fig 4: Identifying Cotter Pin

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