Tie Rod Assembly Note

Install the SST to the torque wrench as shown in the figure below below, set it on the tie rod, and measure dimensions A and L shown in the figure below.

Fig 1: Measuring Torque Wrench Dimensions A And L
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Tighten the tie rod after calculating the tightening torque using the following formula.

Fig 2: Tightening Tie Rod
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Tightening Torque

69-98 Nm {7.1-9.9 kgf.m, 51-72 ft.lbf}

Calculation formula

Tx(L/A) T: Tightening torque (69-98 N.m {7.1-9.9 kgf.m, 51-72 ft.lbf}) L: Torque wrench effective length A: Length from center of tie rod to grip