Tie Rod, Removing And Installing: Installing

-- Insert the tie rod -1- in the vehicle and tighten the bolts by hand.

Fig 1: Identifying Tie Rod And Bolt

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The Tie Rod Threaded Connection Can Only Be Made When the Dimension "a" is Reached. Refer to WHEEL BEARING IN CURB WEIGHT, REAR AXLE, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH COIL SPRING .

-- Tighten bolts -arrows- for stabilizer clamp.

Fig 2: Identifying Stabilizer Bar Clip Bolts

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-- Tighten bolt -arrow- for tie rod -3-.

Fig 3: Identifying Tie Rod Bolt, Coupling Rod, Nut And Stabilizer Bar

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-- Insert coupling rod -2- into stabilizer and tighten nut -1-.

-- Install the coil spring. Refer to Installing .

-- Install the wheel and tighten. Refer to WHEEL BOLT TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS .

-- Perform an axle alignment. Refer to AXLE ALIGNMENT .