Drag Link: Installation
- Clean any grease or debris from the tie rod ends, and the drag link attaching points (1).
- Install the drag link and the attaching nuts (1) to the idler arm and pitman arm. Tighten the drag link nuts to 50 N.m (37 ft. lbs.).
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- Install the tie rod ends into the steering knuckles.
- Install the nuts on the tie rod ends. Tighten to 50 N.m (37 ft. lbs.).
- Install the steering dampener. Tighten to 40 N.m. (29 ft. lbs.).
- Adjust the front toe setting on the vehicle. See SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURES
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