Tie-rod End Assembly Note

1. Align the alignment marks made before removal and assemble the tie-rod end to the tie rod.
   Fig 1: Tie-Rod End Assembly Alignment Marks With Torque Specification

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   NOTE:

   • When newly replacing a tie-rod end, place alignment marks on the new part in the same position as the remove tie-rod end.

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   • "R" is inscribed on the right side of the tie-rod end and "L" is inscribed on the left side of the tie-rod end. Verify if the part is for the left or right side before installation because the left and right parts of the tie-rod end have different shapes.

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2. Adjust dimension A shown in the figure to the standard, then assemble the tie-rod end.

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Standard 

14.9-27.9 mm {0.59-1.09 in}