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Sit down, folks. This is going the be the most professional “Mod log” of all time.
first you gather tools such as a Jack, Jack stand, 21mm socket, impact, ratchet, hammer, 19mm wrench (3/4 will work in a pinch) and if you are like me, an adjustable wrench to cut down on trips back to the box in confusion and scorn from the old guy neighbor who can spot the difference between a 1/2” and 13mm bolt head from 100 yards.
A rolly-stool and calipers are optional.
You take the chrome shiny acorns off of the wheel. Do NOT yeet them anywhere, they will be reused.
Then behind it is more shiny round stuff and other things not as round and not as shiny.
You take your boppy club pictured below
And give ‘Er a few good whacks like you mean it here. No pickle fork needed, as
I never saw a single pickle under there the whole dang time.
Above you will also see the tie Rod is out, loosened (do not move the jam nut).
Measure with a stick, a piece of twine, or preferably, calipers. Get the depth of the jam nut from the end.
put the steel sleeve thingy on there to the same depth.
reinstall your tie rod, making sure not to move that sleeve. Much steel! Moar robust! Many anti-seize on the inside of the sleeve.
Instructions suggest using a torque wrench on the Tie Rod nut to 46 ft lbs. As my professional opinion, I concur.
reinstall your wheel, pretty side out, put the chrome acorns back on there.
Suggested professional alignment after. That’s what the pros would say here to keep them out of trouble if yer tires wear out afterwards.
first you gather tools such as a Jack, Jack stand, 21mm socket, impact, ratchet, hammer, 19mm wrench (3/4 will work in a pinch) and if you are like me, an adjustable wrench to cut down on trips back to the box in confusion and scorn from the old guy neighbor who can spot the difference between a 1/2” and 13mm bolt head from 100 yards.
A rolly-stool and calipers are optional.
You take the chrome shiny acorns off of the wheel. Do NOT yeet them anywhere, they will be reused.
Then behind it is more shiny round stuff and other things not as round and not as shiny.
You take your boppy club pictured below
And give ‘Er a few good whacks like you mean it here. No pickle fork needed, as
I never saw a single pickle under there the whole dang time.
Above you will also see the tie Rod is out, loosened (do not move the jam nut).
Measure with a stick, a piece of twine, or preferably, calipers. Get the depth of the jam nut from the end.
put the steel sleeve thingy on there to the same depth.
reinstall your tie rod, making sure not to move that sleeve. Much steel! Moar robust! Many anti-seize on the inside of the sleeve.
Instructions suggest using a torque wrench on the Tie Rod nut to 46 ft lbs. As my professional opinion, I concur.
reinstall your wheel, pretty side out, put the chrome acorns back on there.
Suggested professional alignment after. That’s what the pros would say here to keep them out of trouble if yer tires wear out afterwards.
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