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bolts and nut on locating stud (Fig. 2). The right rear Im (90 ft. lbs.). CAUTION: Proper torque on the crossmember to (3) Torque the 4 bolts (Fig. 3) attaching the steering gear assembly to front crossmember, to 68 N Im (50 ft. lbs.). To ensure proper alignment of the steering (4) Attach the engine damper strut from the engine to the crossmember (if so equipped). (5) Attach the fluid tubes (Fig. 3) from the power steering pump to the fittings on the steering gear. Im (275 in. lbs.). (6) Mount the outer tie rod ends to the steering knuckles. Install the tie rod end to steering knuckle Im (38 ft. lbs.). Install cotter pin in tie rod end. (7) Install the front tire and wheel assemblies on vehicle. Install the wheel lug nuts and torque to 129 Im (95 ft. lbs.). (8) Lower vehicle. CAUTION: Do not use automatic transmission fluid. (9) Fill power steering pump fluid reservoir to the (Full-Cold) proper level. (10) Start the engine and let run for a few seconds. Then turn the engine off. times from stop to stop to bleed air from fluid in t, Power Steering Fluid, or equivalent. See Checking Fluid Level. (14) Lower front wheels of vehicle back on the ground. (15) Adjust toe (Refer to Group 2 Suspension). OUTER TIE ROD REMOVAL (1) Loosen inner tie rod to outer tie rod jam nut (Fig. 4). (2) Remove outer tie rod to steering knuckle cotter pin and attaching nut (Fig. 4). (4) Remove the tie rod end from steering knuckles, using Puller Special Tool C-3894-A (Fig. 5). (5) Remove outer tie rod from inner tie rod. INSTALLATION (1) Install outer tie rod onto inner tie rod. Make sure jam nut is on inner tie rod (Fig. 4). (2) Do not tighten jam nut. stall tie rod to steering knuckle attaching nut and Im (38 ft.lbs.). CAUTION: During this procedure do not allow the (4) Make toe adjustment by turning inner tie rod. N Im (55 ft. lbs.) torque. Lubricate tie rod boot groove with silicone type lubricant before installing outer Fig. 4 Outer Tie Rod Fig. 5 Tie Rod End Removal Ä STEERING 19 - 27 |