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Assembly Procedure

    Fig 1: Identifying Retaining Washer & Steering Gear Inner Tie Rod Housing
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  1. Position the NEW steering linkage inner tie rod retaining washer (1) on the steering gear rack.
  2. Install the steering linkage inner tie rod to the steering gear rack.
  3. Place a pipe wrench on the steering gear rack next to the steering linkage 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 steering linkage inner tie rod housing (2) and tighten to 88 N.m (65 lb ft).
  6. Bend the tabs over on the steering linkage inner tie rod retaining washer in order to secure the inner tie rod.
  7. Install the steering gear boot. Refer to Steering Gear Boot Replacement .
  8. Lower the vehicle.