21. NOTICE: Hold the steering gear rack while tightening the inner tie rod. Failure to hold the rack
securely could result in steering gear damage.
NOTICE: The steering gear rack holding tool must be reversed to install the RH tie rod or damage to the rack and/or special tool may occur.
NOTE: The holding tool can only be used on the LH side of the steering gear.
NOTE: LH side shown RH side similar.
On both sides. Using the special tool to hold the rack and an appropriate size crows foot wrench or open end wrench, install the inner tie rod and steering stop. Use Special Service Tool: 204-816 Rack Holding Tool. Torque : 89 lb.ft (120 Nm)
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