S15/T15 Sonoma P/U 2WD V6-4.3L VIN X (1998)
Remove the tool.
3. Nut to the inner tie rod ball stud.
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Tighten nut to 53 Nm (39 ft. lbs.).
4. Outer tie rod ball studs to the steering knuckle.
5. Nut.
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Tighten nut to 53 Nm (39 ft. lbs.).
Important
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Advance the nut to align the nut slot with the cotter pin hole.
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Never back the nut off to align the cotter pin hole.
6. New cotter pin. Spread the cotter pin ends.
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Lower the vehicle.
Adjust
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Toe-in.
7. Adjuster tube clamp bolts. Before tightening the clamp bolts, make sure the following conditions have been met. The clamps (2) must be
positioned between the locating dimples (1) at either end of the adjuster tube. The clamps must be positioned within the angular travel shown.
The relationship of the clamp slot (2) with the slot in the adjuster tube (1) must be as shown. Both inner and outer tie rod ends must rotate for their
full travel. The position of each tie rod end must be maintained as the clamps are tightened to ensure free movement of each joint. When clamps
are tightened to specifications, the ends may touch.
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Tighten tube clamp bolts to 21 Nm (16 ft. lbs.).
