Safari Van 2WD V6-4.3L VIN X (2003)
Lubricate the tie rod threads with chassis lubricant if the tie rod ends were removed from the adjuster tube.
1. Loosen the clamps (2) on the adjuster tube (4).
2. Install the tie rod ends to the adjuster tube (4). The number of threads on the inner tie rod (5) and the outer tie rod (1) ends must be equal within 3
threads.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
3. Use the J29193 in order to install the inner tie rod to the relay rod.
Ensure that the seal is on the stud.
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Tighten the J 29193 to 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.) in order to seat the tapers.
4. Remove the J 29193.
5. Install the new prevailing torque nut to the inner tie rod.
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Tighten the prevailing torque nut to 47 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).
6. Install the outer tie rod ball stud to the steering knuckle. Ensure that the seal is on the stud.
Important: Tighten the castellated nut up to an additional 1/6 amount in order to insert the cotter pin through the outer tie rod ball stud. Do not back
the nut off in order to align the cotter pin hole.
7. Install the castellated nut.
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Tighten the castellated nut to 47 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).
