- Fit turnbuckle to track rod to number of turns on remove.
- Fit pinch bolt but do not tighten at this stage.
- Fit ball joint to turnbuckle to number of turns noted in remove.
- Fit pinch bolt but do not tighten at this stage. See Figure.
CAUTION:
Ensure slots in turn buckle clamps are aligned.
- Clean spacer, support plate and track rod ball joint.
- Fit spacer to rack. See Figure.
CAUTION:
Ensure spacers are aligned and fitted correctly.
- Fit track rod to PAS rack.
- Hold track rod parallel to PAS rack, fit new Torx bolt and tighten to 100 Nm (74 ft. lbs).
- Fit steering rack. See POWER STEERING RACK .
- Check and adjust front wheel alignment. See FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT - CHECK & ADJUST .
WARNING:
Ensure all track rod pinch bolts are tightened to the correct torque on completion of the front wheel alignment check.