Tie-Rod End Removal and Installation: Installation

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Install tie-rod end lock nut (3) and tie-rod end (4) to tie-rod (1). Tighten lock nut (3) to mark (2) on tie-rod thread.
Install tie-rod end (4) to knuckle (5). Tighten new tie-rod end nut (6) to specified torque.
Tightening torque

Tie-rod end nut (a): 38 N.m (3.8 kg-m, 27.5 lb-ft)

Fig 1: Installing Tie-Rod End Lock Nut
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After installing wheels, lower vehicle and tighten wheel nuts to specified torque.
Tightening torque

Wheel nut (a): 100 N.m (10.0 kg-m, 72.0 lb-ft)

Fig 2: Tightening Wheel Nuts
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Check that proper amount of toe-in is obtained. Refer to SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURES .
After confirming proper amount of toe-in, tighten tie-rod end lock nut to specified torque.
Tightening torque

Tie-rod end lock nut (a): 6.5 N.m. (6.5 kg-m, 47.0 lb-ft)

Fig 3: Tightening Tie-Rod End Lock Nut

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