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2x Tie Rod subassemblies required for steering assembly.

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  1. Rod end assemblyends:
    Put #4 onto the threads of #2 with the flat side facing away from the bearing. Twist the nut till approx 14mm from the end of the thread, do not tighten.

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  2. Thread the rod end onto #3, adjust the #2,4 and 3 until there is one thread to the left of the nut, then tighten the nut onto the tube side (highlighted). Repeat this for the other tie rod.

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  3. :
    Weld (outsource the weld to E3 or if someone on the team knows how to weld) #3 to #1 on both sides with inserting the smaller diameter side of #3 into the tubeFollow the Tube End Welding Jig assembly instructions to weld the tube to the rod ends.

    Repeat steps 3 and 4 for the other rod end assembly from step 1.
    1. The highlighted faces are to be welded.

    2. The #1 is transparent to show the welded assembly.

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  4. Put the rod end assembly from step 1 and the tube assembly from step 2 together by inserting the rod end into threads of #3.

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  5. Adjust the rod end, nut, and tube until there is one thread to the left of the nut, then tighten the nut onto the tube side (highlighted).

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  6. Repeat for one more tie rod (smile)