Installation Procedure

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Fig 1: View Of Inner Tie Rod & Boot

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NOTE: The steering linkage inner tie rod and steering gear boot must be free of moisture and debris.

Apply approximately 3/4 of the supplied grease packet into the small end of the steering gear boot cavity. Apply the remainder of the grease on the steering linkage inner tie rod where the small end of the steering gear boot meets it.

NOTE: Make sure the larger end of the steering gear boot is firmly seated in the correct location on the steering gear.

Install the steering gear boot with the larger steering gear boot clamp loosely attached.

Fig 2: Larger Steering Gear Boot Clamp

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Use pliers SA9164C to install the larger steering gear boot clamp (1). See Special Tools .

NOTE: Ensure the small end of the steering gear boot is firmly seated on the steering linkage inner tie rod end in the correct location.

Install the smaller steering gear boot clamp.

Fig 3: Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod Nut

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Install the steering linkage inner tie rod nut (1) approximately 174 mm (6.85 in) from the smaller steering gear boot clamp.
Install the steering linkage outer tie rod. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement .

CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

Tighten the steering linkage inner tie rod nut and tighten to 60 N.m (44 lb ft).
Install the steering gear. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement (HP5) or Steering Gear Replacement (NJ1 or HP7) or Steering Gear Replacement (NVH) .
Adjust the front toe. Refer to Wheel Alignment - Steering Wheel Angle and/or Front Toe Adjustment .