Tie-rod End Assembly Note

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Align the alignment marks made before removal and assemble the tie-rod end to the tie rod.

Fig 1: Tie-Rod End And Tie Rod Alignment Mark With Torque Specifications
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NOTE:
- When newly replacing a tie-rod end, place alignment marks on the new part in the same position as the remove tie-rod end.
Fig 2: Tie-Rod End Alignment Mark
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- "R" is inscribed on the right side of the tie-rod end and "L" is inscribed on the left side of the tie-rod end. Verify if the part is for the left or right side before installation because the left and right parts of the tie-rod end have different shapes.
  
  Fig 3: Tie-Rod End Left And Right Mark
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- If there are no alignment marks, go to the next step.
Adjust dimension A shown in the figure to the standard, then assemble the tie-rod end.

Fig 4: Tie-Rod End Dimension Adjustment
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Standard

8.4-21.4 mm {0.34-0.84 in}