Tie Rod End: Installation

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Fig 1: Tie Rod End

Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

1 - JAM NUT

2 - TIE ROD - INNER

3 - TIE ROD END - OUTER

Install the outer tie rod end (3) to the inner tie rod end (2) to the exact number of turns that it was removed. See Fig 1.
Install the outer tie rod end (3) to the knuckle. Tighten the nut to 108 N.m (80 ft.lbs).
Tighten the jam nut to 76 N.m (55 ft.lbs). See Fig 1.
Install the tire and wheel assembly. (Refer to TIRES/WHEELS/WHEELS - STANDARD PROCEDURE) .
Reset the toe and center the steering wheel (Refer to SUSPENSION/WHEEL ALIGNMENT - STANDARD PROCEDURE) .