Rack Boot/Tie-Rod Removal and Installation: Installation

Clean threads of both tie-rod and steering gear case (2).
Apply thread lock cement to thread of tie-rod ball nut (1) and then tighten it to specified torque.
"B": Thread lock cement 99000-32100 (Thread Lock Cement 1305)

Tightening torque

Tie-rod ball nut (a): 90 N.m (9.2 kg-m, 66.5 lbf-ft)

Fig 1: Applying Thread Lock Cement To Thread Of Tie-Rod Ball Nut
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Apply grease to boot inside "A" indicated in the figure.

Fig 2: Identifying Grease Applying Area To Boot
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Position boot properly in grooves of gear case and tie-rod. Check to ensure that boot is free from twist and dent.
Clamp boot with clip and wire. Wire should be new and should go around the boot twice. Pull its both ends together by screwdriver or such and make sure that the wire won't be crossed. Then twist the ends several times, the twisted ends should be bent in the circumferential direction.

Fig 3: Clamping Boot With Clip And Wire
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Install tie-rod end lock nut and tie-rod end to tie-rod. Position lock nut to marking (1) made in removal.
NOTE: When tie-rod was replaced, measure length "a" on removed tie-rod and use it on new replacement tie-rod so as to position lock nut properly.

Fig 4: Identifying Lock Nut Dimensions
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Tighten tie-rod end lock nut to specified torque.
Tightening torque

Tie-rod end lock nut (a): 65 N.m (6.6 kg-m, 48.0 lbf-ft)

Fig 5: Tightening Tie-Rod End Lock Nut
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Install steering gear case. Refer to P/S GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .