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Fig. 147: Identifying Tie-Rod End With Torque Specifications
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23. Install the tie-rod end ball joint nut, and tighten it to the specified torque. Then install the new cotter

pin (B), and bend it as shown (C) or (D).

24. Remove the vinyl tape from the pinion shaft, and install the pinion shaft grommet (A). Align the slot

in the pinion shaft grommet with the lug portion (B) on the valve housing.

Fig. 148: Identifying Pinion Shaft Grommet And Lug Portion
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25. Install the new cover seal (A) all the way around in the steering joint cover B. Make sure there are no

wrinkles in the seal, then install the steering joint cover B.

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Fig. 149: Identifying Cover Seal And Steering Joint Cover With Torque Specifications
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26. Install the center guide (C).

27. Install the steering joint (A) aligning the slit (B) of the steering joint with the tab (C) of the center

guide. Position the angle of the center guide as shown if necessary.

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Fig. 150: Identifying Steering Joint, Slit And Tab
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28. Align the bolt hole (A) on the steering joint with the groove (B) around the pinion shaft, and loosely

install the joint bolts (C). Be sure that the joint bolt is securely in the groove in the pinion shaft. Pull
on the steering joint to make sure that the steering joint is fully seated. Tighten the steering joint bolt
to the specified torque.

Fig. 151: Identifying Bolt Hole, Groove And Joint Bolts With Torque Specifications
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29. Install the steering joint cover A.

Fig. 152: Identifying Steering Joint Cover
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30. Install the relay box (A), then connect the wire harness clips.

31. Install the front strut brace (see FRAME BRACE REPLACEMENT ).

32. Install the front wheels, then set the wheels in the straight ahead position.

33. Center the cable reel by first rotating it clockwise until it stops. Then rotate it counterclockwise (about

three full turns) until the arrow mark on the label points straight up. Reinstall the steering wheel (see
STEERING WHEEL INSTALLATION ).

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34. Fill the system with power steering fluid, and bleed air from the system (see FLUID

CHECK/REPLACEMENT ).

35. After installation, do the following checks.

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Start the engine, allow it to idle, and turn the steering wheel from lock-to-lock several times to
warm up to the fluid. Check the gearbox for leaks (see FLUID LEAKAGE INSPECTION ).

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Check the steering wheel spoke angle. If the steering spoke angles to the right and left are not
equal (steering wheel and rack are not centered), correct the engagement of the joint/pinion
shaft serrations.

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Set the steering column to the center tilt position, then do the front toe inspection (see FRONT
TOE INSPECTION/ADJUSTMENT ).

36. Install the right and left front fender trim.

TIE-ROD BALL JOINT BOOT REPLACEMENT

Special Tools Required

Front hub dis/assembly tool 07965-SA50500

1. Remove the boot from the tie-rod end, and wipe the old grease off the ball pin.

2. Pack the lower area of the ball pin (A) with fresh multipurpose grease.

Fig. 153: Applying Multipurpose Grease To Ball Joint
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3. Pack the interior of the new boot (B) and lip (C) with fresh multipurpose grease.

Note these items when installing new grease:

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Keep grease off the boot mounting area (D) and the tapered section (E) of the ball pin.

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Do not allow dust, dirt, or other foreign materials to enter the boot.

4. Install the new boot (A) using the special tool. The boot must not have a gap at the boot installation

sections (B). After installing the boot, check the ball pin tapered section for grease contamination, and
wipe it if necessary.

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