Locknut (Housing Cover) Assembly Note

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Temporarily attach the tie rod to the steering rack.
Tighten the locknut.
Tightening Torque
1. 20-29 N.m {2.1-2.9 kgf.m, 15-21 ft-lbf}
Fig 1: Tightening Locknut
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