Installation Procedure

Install the outer tie rod assembly (3) to the inner tie rod assembly (1). DO NOT tighten the jam nut (2).

Fig 1: Installing Outer Tie Rod From Inner Tie Rod
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Install the outer tie rod assembly (2) to the steering knuckle (1).

Fig 2: Installing The Outer Tie Rod Assembly To The Steering Knuckle
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Install the prevailing torque nut (2) to the outer tie rod assembly (1).
Tighten:

Tighten the nut to 30 N.m (22 ft lbs) + 115 degrees of rotation

Fig 3: Prevailing Torque Nut To Outer Tie Rod Assembly
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Tighten the jam nut (2) against the outer tie rod assembly (3).
Tighten:

Tighten the jam nut to 68 N.m (50 ft lbs)

Fig 4: Jam Nut To Outer Tie Rod Assembly
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Install tire and wheel assembly.
Lower the vehicle.
Perform a front end alignment. Refer to CENTURY & REGAL in WHEEL ALIGNMENT.