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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. Install the rack 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
secure the lower steering shaft joint to the pinion
shaft making sure the shaft does not protrude into
the joint beyond the clamping surface.
PR309A
4. Tighten the cap screw 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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