Inner Tie Rod: Installation
- Using the special tool, install the inner tie rod.
- Tighten to 100 Nm (74 lb-ft).
- Install the steering gear bellows.
- Using the special tool, install the inner bellows clamp.
- Install the outer bellows clamp.
- Thread the tie-rod end jam nut onto the inner tie rod.
- Install the tie-rod end the same number of turns noted during removal.
- Connect the tie-rod end to the wheel knuckle and install the nut.
- Tighten to 80 Nm (59 lb-ft).
- Tighten the tie-rod end jam nut.
- Tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
- Check and, if necessary, align the front wheels. For additional information, refer to SUSPENSION SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
CAUTION:
Remove any abrasive material. This material is extremely harmful to the steering gear.
CAUTION:
Make sure the steering gear bellows is positioned between the 2 grooves on the inner tie rod or an internal leak can result.
NOTE:
Lubricate the inner tie-rod groove with steering gear grease where the steering gear bellows is clamped.
NOTE:
Check that the steering gear bellows is not twisted and the vent tube (if equipped) is securely inserted into the vent nipple in the steering gear bellows.