Tie Rod Assembly Note

Secure the teeth section of the rack in a vise.
Tighten the tie rod using the SST .
Tightening torque

78-98 N.m {8.0-9.9 kgf.m, 58-72 ft.lbf}

Fig 1: Tightening Tie Rod
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Caulk the washer.