Tracker 2WD L4-2.0L VIN C (1999)
2. Install the 2 tie rod lock nuts to the inner tie rods. Position the lock nuts at the match marks. DO NOT tighten the lock nuts.
3. Install the 2 outer tie rod ends to the inner tie rods. DO NOT tighten the outer tie rod ends or the lock nuts.
IMPORTANT: When replacing the steering gear, measure the location of the match mark made on the pinion shaft (3) and the steering gear
housing (4). Make corresponding marks on the replacement steering gear in order to set the rack in the straight ahead position.
4. Using paint, place match marks (2,4) on the pinion shaft (3) and on the steering gear housing (1).
IMPORTANT: Verify that the steering wheel and the front tires and wheels are in a straight ahead position.
5. Install the 2 insulators to the steering gear (3).
6. Install the steering gear to the vehicle. Secure the steering gear to the vehicle with the 2 brackets and 4 bolts (1). DO NOT tighten the bolts.
7. In order to set the rack in the straight ahead position, align the match mark (2) on the pinion shaft with the match mark (4) on the steering gear
housing.
