Tie Rod Assembly Note

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

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2. Tighten the tie rod using the SST after calculating the tightening torque using the following formula.

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Formula 

Tx (L/A)

T:  Tightening torque

L:  Torque wrench effective length

A:  Dimension A measured in Step 1