Installation Procedure
- Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod (1) - Install [2x]
- Cover the electric belt drive rack and pinion steering gear bar with a clean shop towel.
- Hold the electric belt drive rack and pinion steering gear bar with a non-serrated adjustable wrench.
- Using a universal inner tie rod wrench, tighten the steering linkage inner tie rod (1) to 100 N.m (74 lb ft).
- Install the appropriate steering gear boot.
- Steering Gear Boot-Left Side (1) - Install - Steering Gear Boot Replacement - Left Side (LCV, LGX)
- Steering Gear Boot-Right Side (1) - Install - Steering Gear Boot Replacement - Right Side (LGX) , or Steering Gear Boot Replacement - Right Side (LCV)
- Install the front tire and wheel assembly. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
- Lower the vehicle.
- Measure and adjust the front toe. Wheel Alignment - Steering Wheel Angle and/or Front Toe Adjustment
CAUTION:
Holding the steering gear rack bar with anything other than a non-serrated adjustable wrench will cause damage to the steering gear
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