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Installation Procedure

  1. Install the steering linkage inner tie rod to the steering gear rack.
  2. Fig 1: Inner Tie Rod Housing, Steering Gear Rack And Steering Gear Housing
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  3. Place a soft jaw pipe wrench or soft jaw pliers on the flat surface of the steering gear rack (3) between the steering gear housing (4) and the inner tie rod housing (2).
  4. CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
  5. Place a torque wrench with a crows foot wrench attachment on the flats of the inner tie rod housing and tighten to 105 N.m (77 lb ft).
  6. Install the steering gear boot. Refer to Steering Gear Boot Replacement .
  7. Lower the vehicle.