![](../../../img/37/AC208247AJ00ENG.png)
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1.
caution |
- Loosen the self-locking
nut (tie-rod end connection) from the
ball joint, but do not remove here. Use
the special tool.
- To prevent the special tool from
dropping off, suspend it with a
cord.
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Install special tool ball joint remover (MB991897 or
MB992011) as shown in the figure.
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![](../../../img/37/AC104739AB00ENG.png)
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2.Turn the bolt and knob to
make the special tool jaws parallel, then hand-tighten the
bolt.
After tightening, check that the jaws are still
parallel.
note |
To adjust the special tool
jaws to be parallel, set the orientation of the
knob as shown
in the figure.
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3.Unscrew the bolt to disconnect the ball
joint.
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![](../../../img/37/ACA00158AC00ENG.png)
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Insert the steering column bolt
into the no-tapped bolt hole, and tighten it to the
specified
torque. Tightening torque: 35 ± 7
N·m
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![](../../../img/37/ACC03162AB00ENG.png)
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Install the steering shaft joint
dust cover so that the cover notch is
aligned with the projection of the steering gear and linkage
assembly. Shall fit the steering shaft joint dust cover
in steering gear and linkage assembly cater-corner,
then fit in all round until the lip shall be fitted into
groove of steering gear and linkage assembly. Shall pull
the steering shaft joint dust cover to confirm that the
steering shaft joint
dust cover is fitted into steering gear and linkage assembly
securely.
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