Tie-Rod/Rack Boot Removal and Installation: Installation

Install tie-rod (1) and spacer (3) to rack (2).
Tighten tie-rod ball nut (4) to specified torque.
Tightening torque

Tie-rod ball nut (a): 88 N.m (8.8 kg-m, 64.0 lbf-ft)

Fig 1: Identifying Tie-Rod Ball Nut Tightening Order
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Apply grease "A" to boot inside as shown in figure. Position boot properly in grooves of gear case (or rack side mount) and tie-rod. After this, check to ensure that boot is free from twist and dent.
"A": Grease 99000-25050 (SUZUKI Super Grease E)

Fig 2: Identifying Grease Application Area For Boot
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Clamp boot with clip (1) and fasten new band (2) securely using special tool.
NOTE: After clamping, make sure that the boot installation part is fixed.
If the boot turns easily by hand, tighten with higher torque to fix it firmly.

Special Tool

(A): 09943-57011

Fig 3: Clamping Boot With Clip
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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 Marking
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Tighten tie-rod end lock nut to specified torque.
Tightening torque

Tie-rod end lock nut (a): 45 N.m (4.5 kg-m, 32.5 lbf-ft)

Fig 5: Identifying Tie-Rod End Lock Nut Tightening Order
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Install steering gear case to vehicle referring to STEERING GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION: HYDRAULIC TYPE .