Tie Rod Assembly: Installation
- Install "O" ring on ball socket. Grease inside of tie rod end dust cover. Coat lower edge of cup with packing sealer. Install tie rod ends into adjusting sleeves.
- Measure center-to-center distance between tie rod studs for both tie rod assemblies. Adjust center-to-center distance to specification. See TIE ROD INSTALLATION LENGTH table.
- An equal number of threads should be visible on each side of adjusting sleeve. Install tie rod ends in steering knuckle and relay rod. Install tie rod end castle nuts and NEW cotter pins. Tighten castle nuts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Adjust toe-in. See WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURES article in WHEEL ALIGNMENT section.
TIE ROD INSTALLATION LENGTH
| Application | In. (mm) |
|---|---|
| Montero | 12.05 (306.0) |
| Montero Sport | 12.0 (305) |