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NOTE: Tie rods come as a complete assembly. No
further disassembly is required.
5. Remove and discard the lock washer.
INSTALLING
1. Remove the tie rod end and lock nut from the tie rod;
then install the tie rod boot onto the tie rod.
2. Install the tie rod lock nut and tie rod end.
3. Coat the tie rod joint threads with red Loctite #271;
then with a new lock washer, thread the tie rod into
the rack.
PR784
4. While holding the rack shaft with a wrench, tighten
the tie rod joint to 37 ft-lb using an appropriate crow-
foot.
PR781
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. Install the boot onto the rack and secure with the
nylon tie.
6. Center the rack in the steering rack assembly and
align the white paint line on the pinion with the mark
on the rack housing.
PR785A
Steering Knuckles
REMOVING AND DISASSEMBLING
1. Secure the vehicle on a support stand to elevate the
wheel; then remove the wheel and retaining plate.
2. Remove the nut securing the hub.
3. Remove the brake caliper.
4. Remove the hub assembly.
5. Remove the cotter pin from the tie rod end and
remove the tie rod end from the knuckle.
6. Remove the two cap screws securing the ball joints
in the knuckle.
PR193
7. Tap the ball joint end out of the knuckle; then
remove the knuckle.
8. Remove the snap ring securing the bearing in the
knuckle; then press the bearing out of the knuckle.
! WARNING
Make sure the vehicle is solidly supported on the sup-
port stand to avoid injury.
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