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Assembly Procedure

Fig 1: Identifying Retaining Washer & Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod Housing (2 Of 2)
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  1. Position the NEW retaining washer (1).
  2. Attach the steering linkage inner tie rod onto the rack.
    CAUTION:

    Refer to PIPE WRENCH POSITIONING NOTICE .

  3. Place a pipe wrench on the rack next to the steering linkage inner tie rod housing (2).
    CAUTION:

    Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .

  4. Place a torque wrench and OTC 09922-10010-01 Inner Tie Rod Wrench on the flats of the steering linkage inner tie rod housing (2).

    Tightening torque 

    Tighten to 78 N.m (58 lb ft). 

  5. Bend the tabs over on the retaining washer (1) to secure it.
  6. Install the steering gear boot. Refer to STEERING GEAR BOOT REPLACEMENT - OFF VEHICLE .
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