Rampage L4-135 2.2L (1983)
Fig. 10 Staking tie rod housing to rack flats
Fig. 11 Securing bellows inner clamp
14. Install tie rod assembly on rack. While holding rack in position with a wrench, torque tie rod housing to 70 ft. lbs.. If rack is not held in position
when tightening tie rod housing, damage to rack or pinion teeth may result.
15. Support rack and housing, then stake tie rod housing to rack flats. Using a feeler gauge check clearance between stakes and rack flats. Clearance
must not exceed 0.010 in.
16. Install shock damper over tie rod housing.
17. Align breather tube with marks made during disassembly, then install bellows with over housing lip with hole in bellows aligned with breather
tube. Position inner clamp on bellows, then secure clamp using tool No. C-4124.
18. Position bellows outer clamp (if equipped), and jam nut on tie rod. Install tie rod end in the same position as removed. Torque jam nut to 50 ft. lbs.
on 1982 vehicles, or 55 ft. lbs. on 1983 - 84 vehicles, then, on 1982 vehicles, install outer bellows clamp. Ensure bellows is not twisted.
Disassembly
