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Tie Rod - Inner - RH - Remove And Replace: Installation

  1. Install the RH inner tie rod onto the steering rack by hand until the rod seats against the steering rack.
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  2. Tighten the RH inner tie rod to the steering rack while holding the inner gear to prevent it from turning (torque 115 N.m).
    CAUTION: Failure to hold the inner gear might result in internal steering rack damage.
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  3. Remove the steering gear clamp and the anti rotation device tools from the RH inner tie rod.
  4. Install the inner band clip on the RH tie rod bellows, but do not clamp the clip at this time.
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  5. Use the following amount of Renolit JP 1619 grease (included with the inner tie rod service kit) to lubricate the bellows before installation:
    • At axial joint: 0.4 g
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    • At rack housing (two locations): 1.0 g
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  6. Install the bellows into the RH inner tie rod, but do not secure the bellows at this time.
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  7. Lower the vehicle so that the tires are touching the ground.
  8. Attach the RH inner tie rod band clip by clamping the clip ear using the knipex ear clamp pliers.

    Tip: Rotate the clamp until the ear is facing towards the top, if needed.

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  9. Hand-tighten the upper bolt that attaches the RH front subframe brace.
    NOTE: The tightening of the bolt will be completed later in this procedure.
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  10. Raise the vehicle fully.
  11. Install the lower bolt that attaches the RH front subframe brace to the body (torque 26 N.m).
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  12. Install the front aero shield panel. See Panel - Aero Shield - Front (Remove and Replace) .
  13. Lower the vehicle partially to a comfortable working height.
  14. Install the outer hose clip on the RH inner tie rod bellows using the combination slip joint pliers.
    NOTE: Install the clip in the original orientation.
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  15. Install the RH jam nut onto the inner tie rod.
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  16. Install the RH tie rod end, and then snug the jam nut.
    NOTE: Use the recorded number of turns to put the tie rod end back on.
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  17. Install a new nut that attaches the RH front tie rod end to the knuckle (torque 103 N.m).
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  18. Install the RH front wheel. See Wheel (Remove and Install) .
  19. Install the upper bolt that attaches the RH front subframe to the body (torque 26 N.m).
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  20. Install the fir tree clip that attaches the coolant hose to the RH front subframe brace.
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  21. Install the underhood storage unit. See Underhood Storage Unit (Remove and Install) .
  22. Install the underhood storage carpet. See Carpet - Underhood Storage (Remove and Install) .
  23. Install the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace) .
  24. Install the LH and RH underhood aprons. See Underhood Apron - LH (Remove and Replace) .
  25. Refer to the Alignment Requirement tables to determine if an alignment check (AC) or full adjustment (FA) is necessary. See Alignment Requirement - Suspension .
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