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: Identifying Alignment Marks On Tie-Rod End
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
- 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 2: Adjusting Tie-Rod End Nut Dimension
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

Standard Dimension A
- 10.1-23.1 mm {0.398-0.909 in}