Tie Rod End - Inner: Installation

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Using a suitable tool, hold the piston shaft while tightening the inner tie rod end.
NOTE:
- Make sure that the tie-rod boot is not twisted or dimpled after installing onto the tie-rod end and the steering gear.

Fig 1: Positioning Tie-Rod Boot To Steering Gear While Inserting Air Tube Into Tie-Rod Boot

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Position the tie-rod boot to the steering gear while inserting the air tube into the tie-rod boot.
Install the steering gear. See STEERING GEAR .