Tie-rod End Assembly Note

1. Align the alignment marks made before removal and assemble the tie-rod end to the tie rod.
   Fig 1: Aligning Alignment Marks On Tie-Rod End To Tie Rod

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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: Placing Alignment Marks On Tie-Rod End

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   • If there are no alignment marks, go to the next step.
2. Adjust dimension A shown in the figure to the standard, then assemble the tie-rod end.

Fig 3: Adjusting Tie-Rod End Screw Dimension

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Standard 

8.6-21.6 mm {0.34-0.85 in}