Tie-rod end: Installation

Connect the tie-rod ends.
CAUTION: Do not apply grease, etc. to the tapered portion of ball stud.
1. Tighten the castle nut.
  NOTE: If the ball stud hole and the cutout portion of the castle nut are not aligned after tightening, tighten the castle nut within the range of 60° to align with each other.
  
  Tightening torque:
  
  27 N.m (2.8 kgf-m, 19.9 ft-lb)
2. Install a new cotter pin.
Install the front wheels. Ref. to WHEEL AND TIRE SYSTEM>TIRE AND WHEEL>INSTALLATION .
After adjusting toe-in and steering angle, tighten the lock nut on tie-rod end.
CAUTION: Secure the width across flat portion of the tie-rod end with a tool, and then tighten the lock nut.
When adjusting toe-in, hold the boot steering gearbox as shown to prevent it from being rotated or twisted. If it becomes twisted, straighten it.

Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.

Tightening torque:

85 N.m (8.7 kgf-m, 62.7 ft-lb)
Perform VSC (VDC) sensor midpoint setting mode. Ref. to VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL>VSC (VDC) CONTROL MODULE AND HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT (VSCCM & H/U)>ADJUSTMENT>VSC (VDC) SENSOR MIDPOINT SETTING MODE .