- Remove old Loctite(R) from threads of rack and inner tie rod.
NOTE:
Threads must be clean prior to threadlocker application Make sure threadlocker container expiration date has not passed. Do not use too much threadlocker. Use only enough to evenly coat threads.
- Apply Loctite 262(R) (or equivalent) to inner tie rod threads.
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- If shock damper was removed, slide it onto steering gear.
CAUTION:
Steering gear must be held stationary during inner tie rod installation to prevent steering gear damage.
- Using Inner Tie Rod Wrench SA9209C (or equivalent), install inner tie rod assembly onto steering gear. Tighten inner tie rod-to-steering gear to 95 N.m (70 ft lbs).
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- Slide shock damper up against inner tie rod assembly.
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- Install steering gear boot onto steering gear.
- Thread inner tie rod-to-outer tie rod jam nut onto inner tie rod.
- Thread outer tie rod onto inner tie rod.
- Install steering gear. (Refer to POWER STEERING GEAR
.)
CAUTION:
Before installing wheels, remove rust or corrosion from wheel mounting surfaces and brake rotors. Failure to do so can cause wheel bolts to loosen in service.
- Position wheel onto hub.
- Install wheel bolts and tighten in a crisscross pattern.
- Hand tighten all five wheel bolts.
- Use a torque wrench to tighten wheel bolts using a crisscross pattern. Tighten wheel bolts (initial torque) to 63 N.m (46 ft lbs).
- Use a torque wrench to final tighten wheel bolts using a crisscross pattern. Tighten wheel bolts (final torque) to 125 N.m (92 ft lbs).
- Set toe. (Refer to ALIGNMENT, WHEELS & TIRES
.)
- Lower vehicle from hoist.