8-4
PR519
NOTE: Always attach the crow-foot to the torque
wrench with the open end 90° to the torque wrench
handle to ensure accurate torque application.
PR528A
5. Apply grease to the inner tie rod boot groove,
install the boot, and secure with the clamps; then
loosely install the jam nut and outer tie rod end.
PR520
INSTALLING
1. Place the rack and pinion assembly into position
from the right-side of the vehicle; then secure with
the two cap screws, washers, and nuts. Tighten to
50 ft-lb.
PR305
2. With the rack and the steering wheel centered,
slide the lower steering shaft joint onto the pinion
shaft aligning the match marks.
PR309
3. Apply green Loctite #270 to the cap screw; then
place the lower steering shaft joint to the pinion
shaft with the cap screws making sure the shaft
does not protrude into the joint beyond the clamp-
ing surface.
PR309A
4. Tighten the cap screw (from step 3) to 36 ft-lb;
then check that the steering wheel turns freely.
5. Install the tie rod ends into the steering knuckles;
then secure with the castle nuts (coated with red
Loctite #271) tightened to 30 ft-lb.
! WARNING
Allowing the lower steering shaft joint to extend too far
onto the pinion shaft could cause binding or lock-up of
the steering joint resulting in loss of steering control.
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