
[1] – Remove cotter pins from castle nuts (A) and remove castle nuts.
[2] – Using a tie rod end separator, remove tie rod ends from spindles.
[3] – Inspect tie rod end boots. If necessary, replace boots.
[4] – Install tie rods:
a. Install two castle nuts to rod ends.
b. Tighten castle nuts (A) to specification.
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c. Install the cotter pins. If slots in castle nuts don’t align with holes after tightening, tighten nuts until next slot aligns.
[5] – Lubricate tie rod ends using general purpose grease.