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3. Place the outer tie rod ends into the knuckles and
secure with the castle nuts (B) (coated with red Loc-
tite #271). Tighten to 32 ft-lb (43.5 N-m); then install
new cotter pins (A) and spread the cotter pins.
NOTE: If the slots in the castle nut (B) are not
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aligned with the hole in the outer tie rod end, tighten
until the cotter pin can be installed.
MOD316
MOD315
4. Install the wheels and using a crisscross pattern,
tighten the wheel nuts in 20 ft-lb (27.2 N-m) incre-
ments to a final torque of 100 ft-lb (136 N-m); then
lower the vehicle and remove the suitable lift and
stands; then adjust the wheel alignment
REMOVING INNER TIE RODS
1. Remove the rack and pinion from the vehicle (see
Removing Rack and Pinion section).
MOD322
2. Remove the inner boot clamp (A) and outer boot
clamp (B) of the side being removed; then slide the
boot toward the outer tie rod of the side being
removed.
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MOD322A
3. Securely mount the rack and pinion to a vise or other
holding fixture; then heat the inner tie rod; then with
the inner tie rod still hot loosen and remove with an
appropriate tool.
MOD324
INSTALLING INNER TIE RODS
1. With the threads coated with red Loctite #271, thread
the inner tie rod end onto the rack and tighten
securely.
 NOTE: Always attach the crowfoot to the torque
wrench with the open end 90° to the torque wrench
handle to ensure accurate torque application.
PR528A
2. Install the boot onto the rack and secure with the
inner (A) and outer (B) boot clamps.