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>> A << Tie-Rod Installation

CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the rack bar and the teeth surface.
  1. Fold the left bellows back, and then use a spanner to counterhold the flats (A) on the rack end.
  2. Apply the special tool "variable spanner" MB992249 to the B portion as shown to tighten the tie rod to the specified torque.

    Tightening torque: 84 ± 14 N.m (62 ± 10 ft-lb) 

    NOTE: There are not flats on the right rack bar. Therefore, counterhold the left rack end even when you install the right tie rod.
    Fig 1: Locating Flats On Rack End
    G09627488Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.