Tie Rod Assembly Note

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If the stopper is placed at the steering rack end, move the stopper in the direction of the arrow so that a wrench can be hooked to the steering rack end.

Fig 1: Moving Stopper
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Install the SST to the torque wrench as shown in the figure, set it on the tie rod, and measure dimensions A and L shown in the figure.

Fig 2: Identifying SST To Torque Wrench Dimensions
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Tighten the tie rod after calculating the tightening torque using the following formula.

Fig 3: Tightening Tie Rod
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Tightening torque
- 89-98 N.m {9.1-9.9 kgf.m, 66-72 ft.lbf}
Calculation formula
- Tx(L/A)
- T:Tightening torque (89-98 N.m {9.1-9.9 kgf.m, 66-72 ft.lbf})
- L:Torque wrench effective length
- A:Length from center of tie rod to grip
Move the stopper at the steering rack to the tie rod end.

Fig 4: Moving Stopper At Steering Rack To Tie Rod End
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